Lionel Messi injury update ahead of World Cup
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Lionel Scaloni issues a brutal reality check on Lionel Messi’s not 'entirely bad' hamstring injury
Lionel Scaloni has eased some Lionel Messi fears, but Argentina still have to treat his hamstring injury as a serious World Cup warning. The update is encouraging because Inter Miami’s first diagnosis pointed to muscle fatigue rather than a tear.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi sparked injury concerns ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after asking to be substituted during Inter Miami’s Major League Soccer clash against Philadelphia Union on Sunday.
Lionel Messi has backed Neymar's inclusion in Brazil’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing that the best players should be present at the tournament.