{"id":18549,"date":"2025-08-03T23:07:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T03:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/03\/miami-refutes-minor-injury-claims-confirms-messis-return-date\/"},"modified":"2025-08-03T23:07:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T03:07:31","slug":"miami-refutes-minor-injury-claims-confirms-messis-return-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/03\/miami-refutes-minor-injury-claims-confirms-messis-return-date\/","title":{"rendered":"Miami Refutes &#8220;Minor&#8221; Injury Claims, Confirms Messi&#8217;s Return Date!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Inter Miami CF&#8217;s captain, Lionel Messi, incurred a &#8220;minor&#8221; muscle injury to his right leg during a League Cup match against Necakisa at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday night.<\/p>\n<p>The club has stated that a timeline for his return remains uncertain and will depend on how he responds to treatment.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline editorial float-r\" data-behavior=\"article_related\">\n<h2 class=\"editorial-title\">Editor&#8217;s Pick<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=\/photo\/2025\/0803\/r1527111_1296x1296_1-1.jpg&amp;w=130&amp;h=130&amp;scale=crop&amp;location=center\" width=\"65\" height=\"65\"><\/li>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=\/photo\/2025\/0801\/r1526741_1296x1296_1-1.jpg&amp;w=130&amp;h=130&amp;scale=crop&amp;location=center\" width=\"65\" height=\"65\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>1 Related<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;Messi underwent medical assessments to evaluate the extent of his muscle discomfort after the incident with Necakisa during the League Cup match, which necessitated his exit from the game,&#8221; the club indicated in a news release.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The tests confirmed that he has mild muscle damage in his right leg. His return to play will depend on his clinical progress and treatment response.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Early in the match, Messi appeared to experience discomfort after clashing with Necakisa&#8217;s Raul Sanchez and Alexis Pe\u00f1a while dribbling into the penalty area. Following a tumble on the ground, he expressed frustration by slapping the turf before seeking medical attention.<\/p>\n<p>He officially departed the field at the 11-minute mark and went straight to the locker room.<\/p>\n<p>After the match, head coach Javier Mascherano commented that the injury might not be very serious, as Messi reported feeling uncomfortable rather than in pain.<\/p>\n<p>Inter Miami finished the match tied at 2-2 against Necakisa, ultimately winning 5-4 in a penalty shootout, securing an extra point.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This news is significant for soccer fans, as Messi&#8217;s presence elevates the profile of the league and draws international attention. His potential absence could affect Inter Miami&#8217;s performance and the broader appeal of the sport in the U.S., highlighting the ongoing challenges of player injuries in professional soccer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inter Miami CF&#8217;s captain, Lionel Messi, incurred a &#8220;minor&#8221; muscle injury to his right leg during a League Cup match against Necakisa at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday night. The club has stated that a timeline for his return remains uncertain and will depend on how he responds to treatment. 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