Panic in Paradise: Messi Subbed Off After Just 10 Minutes vs Necaxa — Here’s What We Know
It was supposed to be just another night of magic in Miami. The crowd was buzzing, the cameras were locked in, and expectations were sky-high. But within the first 10 minutes of the match against Necaxa, everything changed.
Lionel Messi — the heart and soul of Inter Miami — suddenly pulled up mid-run, clearly in discomfort. Fans watched in stunned silence as he clutched his leg and slowly dropped to the turf. The expression on his face said it all: something wasn’t right.
Despite briefly attempting to walk it off, Messi soon gestured to the bench — he couldn’t continue. Concerned teammates gathered around, and the stadium atmosphere shifted from excitement to uncertainty. The Argentine legend was helped off the pitch by medical staff, not limping heavily, but with enough visible pain to spark real concern.
The moment cast a shadow not just over the match, but potentially over Miami’s season — and Argentina’s plans as well. With World Cup qualifiers and key MLS fixtures on the horizon, the timing couldn’t be worse.
Speculation flooded social media instantly. Was it muscular? A precautionary move? Or something deeper?
Now, early updates have started to filter through. Sources close to the team suggest the injury may involve muscular strain, possibly in the hamstring or adductor area — areas Messi has struggled with in the past. While it’s too soon to say how long he might be out, club doctors are reportedly awaiting scan results that will determine the exact nature and severity of the issue.
Inter Miami are understandably cautious. With Messi’s injury history — and at this stage in his career — every setback, no matter how minor, must be managed with utmost care.
This injury scare comes at a crucial moment. Messi has been instrumental in Inter Miami’s recent performances, both as a leader and creator. A prolonged absence could seriously dent their playoff hopes and disrupt the team’s rhythm. For Argentina, who rely heavily on his presence and leadership, any time without him is cause for worry.
For now, all eyes remain on the official medical update.
