Inter Miami closed its Major League Soccer schedule before the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dramatic 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Union on Sunday night. But the focus quickly shifted to Lionel Messi after the Argentina captain left the match with apparent discomfort in his left leg.
Messi exited in the 73rd minute after grabbing the upper part of his left thigh and signaling toward the bench for a substitution. The 38-year-old walked off the field without assistance and headed directly to the locker room.
The timing immediately raised concern for Argentina ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which begins next
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