Lionel Messi exited Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup match against Necaxa on August 2, 2025, just 11 minutes into the game after feeling discomfort in his right hamstring, later described by coach Javier Mascherano as *“hamstring discomfort”* .
The injury ended an impressive streak—Messi had played 16 consecutive matches for Miami across multiple competitions since joining in July 2023 .
Despite his early exit, Inter Miami battled back to draw 2–2 and then won the match in a 5–4 penalty shootout. Rodrigo De Paul and Luis Suárez were among the players who delivered under pressure .
Manager Javier Mascherano confirmed that further testing would be conducted on August 3 to assess the severity of the injury. He emphasized that Messi didn’t experience pain, only a tug or pull sensation .
With no goals yet to his name in this season's Leagues Cup, Messi remains tied for the MLS lead with 18 goals despite the early-showing limp-
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