Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is dealing with a muscle injury in his right leg after being hurt in the opening minutes of Saturday’s Leagues Cup match against Necaxa, the club said.

Inter Miami is set to play its second group stage game in the 2025 Leagues Cup. Lionel Messi was the star for Inter Miami in the previous game with two crucial assists. Inter Miami defeated Atlas FC 2-1 this week,

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi reportedly suffered a "minor muscle injury in his right leg" during Saturday's Leagues Cup match against Necaxa, according to a statement from the club.