Inter Miami faced Philadelphia Union on home turf in a thrilling match that spanned late Sunday into early Monday. Fans in attendance witnessed an incredible ten-goal spectacle.
The match concluded with a (6:4) victory for the Florida-based team. However, in the 73rd minute, Leo Messi exited the game due to physical discomfort, leaving Argentine supporters worried.
The FIFA World Cup is approaching rapidly, and Argentina is preparing to defend the title it secured in Qatar. For Messi, this tournament is anticipated to serve as a farewell in his national team colors. Understandably, his early exit from the match caused unease among fans.
Gaston Edul reported that Messi hasn’t suffered any major injury. While he did experience some tightness in his hamstring, he chose to leave the field to avoid aggravating it further. This decision was made to eliminate any risk of injury that might jeopardize his participation in the World Cup.
Argentina will compete in Group J during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Algeria, Austria, and Jordan. Their opening match is set for June 17th at Levi’s Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area. Subsequent group games will take place at AT&T Stadium in Dallas and Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
This season, Leo Messi has played 16 matches, scoring 13 goals and providing 7 assists. Inter Miami currently holds 2nd place in the Eastern Conference standings. Nashville SC leads the table, sitting two points ahead with an additional game in hand.