Lionel Messi departed Inter Miami's matchup with Necaxa in the 2025 Leagues Cup on Saturday with a hamstring injury, head coach Javier Mascherano told reporters after the team's win on penalties.

With Lionel Messi's current contract with Inter Miami expiring at the end of 2025, the Argentine star is set to stay as a contract extension is on the horizon. Messi is set to stay longer than expected,

Lionel Messi exited Saturday night's Leagues Cup match against visiting Necaxa with an apparent leg injury in the 11th minute. Early signs suggest a potential hamstring strain. The 38-year-old Messi's exit brings a halt to an exceptional run of clean health,