Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi underwent an MRI this week, revealing an adductor injury that will sideline him from Argentina’s upcoming World Cup qualifying matches. Despite scoring a goal and playing the full 90 minutes in a recent victory against Atlanta United, Messi experienced discomfort and further evaluation confirmed a “low-grade injury.” Consequently, he will not be in Argentina’s roster for matches against Uruguay and Brazil. In a statement on social media, Messi expressed his disappointment at missing these important games but pledged his support to the team. Inter Miami had been managing Messi’s playing time due to a busy start to the 2025 season, with the star forward participating in eight games since February 19. While his availability for Inter Miami’s next match against the Philadelphia Union on March 29 remains uncertain, reports suggest that both the club and Argentina had collaborated on managing Messi’s playing time. Messi, 37, has scored four goals across all competitions this season.
