'False alarm' from Messi

Lionel Messi left Inter Miami fans and the world in shock when he left the field after just 11 minutes of play in the match against Necaxa in the 2025 Leagues Cup.

Messi's problem is not too serious.

Fears of a serious injury were immediately raised - but were quickly reassured: it was a false alarm.

Immediately after Messi left the field, the medical team performed the necessary tests and determined that the problem was not serious. According to the announcement from Inter Miami, the Argentine player only felt slight discomfort in the thigh area and the substitution was a precautionary decision, avoiding the risk that could occur if he continued playing.

Speaking after the match, coach Javier Mascherano confirmed: “Messi felt a little muscle strain, so we didn’t want to take any risks. We took the initiative to replace him to ensure his long-term health.”

A source from within the team also said that Messi's mood is very stable, with no signs of pain or anxiety. If everything goes well, he can completely return to play in the next match or take a break to ensure the best physical condition.

Since the beginning of the season, Messi has been working hard on many fronts. This has forced coach Mascherano and the medical team to be especially careful in managing the fitness of the team's number one star.

This caution is necessary, in the context that Inter Miami is entering a tense phase of the season, and Messi is still an irreplaceable pillar - not only in terms of expertise, but also in spirit and influence.

Even if it was a “false alarm,” the incident showed the fragility of Inter Miami’s tight schedule and dependence on Messi. And most of all, it reminded us that even legends need to be protected, sometimes with an early substitution and a few minutes of unnecessary worry.

Source: https://znews.vn/bao-dong-gia-tu-messi-post1574084.html