Shocking news for Lionel Messi fans as the Argentinian striker is set to miss Inter Miami’s crucial Leagues Cup 2025 match against Pumas UNAM. According to the coach of Inter Miami, Javier Mascherano, Messi reportedly suffered a minor muscle injury in his upper right leg in Inter Miami’s game against Necaxa last Saturday.
While there is no official confirmation from the club regarding Messi’s return on the field, Mascherano is hopeful that he will return as soon as possible.
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On August 3, Inter Miami released an official statement revealing the condition of one of their key players, stating that the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner and Argentine World Cup winner will miss the next game for the club against Pumas UNAM in the ongoing Leagues Cup 2025.
With the next match for Inter Miami scheduled for August 6 at Chase Stadium, potentially giving them the opportunity to advance through the knockout stage, the club seems to be disappointed with the sudden injury scare.
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During the press conference held on August 5, Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano addressed, “Lionel Messi usually recovers very well from injuries and, above all, normally does so with speed, so we will see. But clearly, for tomorrow he is unavailable. But then we will see how he feels, how he progresses.”
Lionel Messi suffered an injury to his right leg on August 2 in the game against Necaxa in the Leagues Cup match. During the opening minutes of the game, Messi was attempting to charge forward into the penalty area with possession, but he suddenly tripped up and fell to the pitch.
The whole Chase Stadium went silent, and he was forced to leave the pitch following the immediate medical treatment on the pitch. Messi made the move in the 6th minute of the match and was removed as a substitute in the 11th minute.
What This Means for Inter Miami and Fans?
Following the injury scare of one of the key players of Inter Miami, it has been a big concern for the club as well as the fans who were rooting for their favorite club to win the Leagues Cup 2025. Even though the club has stated that the injury is a minor one, it should be noted that they have not cleared the duration he will be out for.
Lionel Messi’s presence on the field will certainly be missed, as he brings an extra layer of confidence and excitement to the game. In addition to this, Messi has a league-best 18 goals in MLS matches this season and led Miami to the Leagues Cup crown in 2023, which will be a major miss in the Leagues Cup 2025 for the club.
The next game ahead for Inter Miami is against Pumas on August 6, and if somehow Inter Miami defeats them and advances in the tournament, the fans and the club can hope for Messi’s return for the quarterfinals on August 19 or 20.
38-year-old Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup encounter against Pumas UNAM due to a muscle issue #SSFootball https://t.co/cc8O9n69Em
— SuperSport Blitz (@SuperSportBlitz) August 6, 2025
For the fans, it was not the most disappointing moment since Lionel Messi has been able to deliver despite his age and the challenges he has been facing recently. However, on the brighter side, Messi was able to walk off the field, hinting that the injury might not be as serious as it is portrayed on different social media platforms.
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For football fans, especially Lionel Messi’s fans, it is disappointing and heartbreaking to learn that Messi has opted out of Inter Miami’s next game against Pumas UNAM in the ongoing Leagues Cup 2025. With his right leg injury having recovered in the meantime, the fans like me are worried if we will be able to see Messi as the tournament progresses further.
If Inter Miami is able to win the next game, they will advance to the next knockout round, and we might see the return of Messi on the field, but if it does not happen, the journey of Messi and Inter Miami ends there.
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