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The Argentine forward signaled to the bench in the 73rd minute and immediately headed down the tunnel, prompting immediate concern given the tournament’s looming start.\n\nMessi had been active throughout the rainy contest at Nu Stadium, even attempting a free kick in the 68th minute and threading a through ball soon after. The 38-year-old showed no obvious signs of distress while on the pitch, but moments after that sequence he began moving at a noticeably reduced pace before gesturing that he needed to come off.\n\nInter Miami head coach moved to calm fears post-match, telling reporters that no medical assessment had been completed but that he believed Messi was simply exhausted. “The pitch was heavy with the rain,” he said, suggesting the conditions contributed more than any muscular issue. Messi was later reported by witnesses to have been gripping his leg, though the television broadcast did not capture that moment.\n\nThe sight of Messi leaving a match early is jarring for any observer. Since joining Miami, he has completed the full 90 minutes in every regular-season game he has started this campaign, a pattern that also held last season as the club charged to an MLS Cup title. His durability has been a hallmark, making this premature exit all the more notable.\n\nThe timing compounds the anxiety. Argentina’s World Cup title defense begins in 23 days, with an opening group fixture against Algeria in Kansas City. Before that, the reigning champions have scheduled friendlies against Honduras on June 6 and Iceland on June 9, leaving little margin for any fitness setback.\n\nAfter facing Algeria, La Albiceleste will meet Austria on June 22 and Jordan on June 27. Any extended absence for Messi would severely hamper Argentina’s chances of retaining the World Cup, given his unique creative influence and ability to unlock defenses.\n\nEven before this latest scare, Messi had openly questioned whether his body would cooperate for the 2026 edition. “I would like to be there, to be well and be an important part of helping my team, if I am there,” he told NBC last year, adding that he would evaluate his condition “on a day-to-day basis” during the preseason. Those words now carry added weight.\n\nFor Inter Miami this season, Messi has been as prolific as ever, tallying 12 goals and 7 assists in 14 appearances. He continues to dictate tempo and produce moments of brilliance, but the cumulative load of a full MLS schedule—combined with the South Florida heat and travel—tests even a player of his meticulous fitness regimen.\n\nArgentina’s manager will anxiously await the results of any scans. While the squad possesses depth, Messi’s vision and set-piece delivery are irreplaceable. Even at 38, he is the spiritual and tactical linchpin of the side, and any disruption to his rhythm could unsettle a team built around his strengths.\n\nMedical tests are expected in the coming hours, with Miami and Argentina officials likely coordinating closely. If the issue proves minor, Messi may still participate in the warm-up friendlies; if not, the coaching staff may be forced to revise preparations and consider workload management strategies.\n\nFor now, a cloud of uncertainty hovers over Messi’s World Cup campaign. The image of him disappearing down the tunnel, rather than taking a seat on the bench, has become the defining snapshot of a night that began with six Miami goals but may end with more questions than answers. The football world waits.\n\nBased on reporting from The Guardian.","news","Lionel Messi subbed out of Inter Miami's 6-4 win in 73rd minute, heads down tunnel. 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A win for the Herons would widen the gap at the top, but a Union victory could breathe new life into their fading postseason hopes.",6,{"code":240,"id":68,"imagePath":241,"name":69,"slug":242},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F9568.png","inter-miami","2026-05-24T23:00:00Z",90,"326135629471551488","Major League Soccer","us-major-league-soccer","inter-miami-vs-philadelphia-union-2026-05-24","live",[],"Nu Stadium"]