Inter Miami say Messi went off with muscle fatigue

BBC Sport Monday 25 May 2026, 23:12 UTC 1 min read

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Lionel Messi was substituted during Inter Miami's Major League Soccer match on Sunday. The club stated that the reason for his departure was muscle fatigue in his left hamstring.

Argentina star Lionel Messi was substituted during Inter Miami's Major League Soccer game on Sunday due to "muscle fatigue" in his left hamstring.

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