Messi Injured Ahead of 2026 World Cup Preparations
Lionel Messi, the 39-year-old forward for Inter Miami, sustained a muscle fatigue injury to his left hamstring during a match against Philadelphia Union on Sunday. He was substituted in the 73rd minute due to the injury.
A club statement indicated that Messi will undergo further medical tests on Monday, with the initial diagnosis suggesting an overload associated with muscle fatigue. The timeline for his return to physical activity will depend on clinical function progress.
Argentina's national team is set to compete in Group J of the 2026 World Cup alongside Algeria, Austria, and Jordan. Additionally, Argentina will play friendly matches against Honduras on June 6 and Iceland on June 9 as part of their preparations for the tournament.
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