Lionel Messi Injured in Leagues Cup Match, Exits Early

fort lauderdale, florida - Lionel Messi sustains an injury during the Leagues Cup game between Inter Miami and Club Necaxa, leaving the field in the 11th minute at Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale.

Lionel Messi Exits Leagues Cup Match with Injury

Lionel Messi suffered an injury during the Leagues Cup match between Inter Miami and Club Necaxa, exiting the field in the 11th minute at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Details of the Incident

Messi collided with Necaxa's Raúl Sánchez and Alexis Peña while dribbling into the box, falling to the ground in frustration. Despite trying to continue, he eventually left the game for medical attention.

Previous Performances

Before this match, Messi had played 30 games for Inter Miami in 2025 across various tournaments, including the Concacaf Champions Cup, Club World Cup, Leagues Cup, and MLS regular season, scoring 18 goals and providing nine assists in MLS.