Coupe du monde 2026 : l’Argentine s’inquiète pour Lionel Messi
With the 2026 World Cup just days away, Argentina is worried about Lionel Messi. The Inter Miami CF star felt a muscle strain during his club's last match against the Philadelphia Union (6-4) on Monday in Major League Soccer.
A starter and provider of two assists in the first half, the Argentine captain was nevertheless unable to finish the match. In the 73rd minute, the 38-year-old asked to be substituted after feeling pain in his left hamstring.
According to journalist Gastón Edul, the former FC Barcelona striker preferred to leave the field as a precaution to avoid a more serious muscle injury with the World Cup approaching. Argentina is scheduled to begin its campaign on June 17 against Algeria.
The Argentinian daily Olé also reports that Lionel Messi was already feeling some fatigue before the match. This situation is beginning to cause concern among the Argentinian people, who hope to see their captain at his best to defend the World Cup title won in 2022.
Speaking to the media, Inter Miami CF coach Guillermo Hoyos declined to comment further on his player's physical condition, leaving the nature of this alert unclear.
Medical examinations are needed to accurately assess the situation. For now, the Argentinian press remains cautious but relatively optimistic. This premature exit may simply have been a precautionary measure to avoid any worsening of his condition before the 2026 World Cup.
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