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Messi has hamstring inflammation with no tear and will be out for about 10 days as Argentina fine-tunes preparations for the 2026 World Cup; officials will monitor his workload to avoid setbacks, with friendlies against Honduras and Iceland on the horizon and the tournament just over three weeks away.
Inter Miami says Messi has a left hamstring overload with muscle fatigue and no return date yet after exiting the 6-4 win over Philadelphia; with World Cup 2026 approaching, his Argentina participation remains uncertain, though coach Scaloni has voiced hope he’ll be there and the team remains eager for his presence.
Lionel Messi was substituted in Inter Miami's 6-4 win over Philadelphia Union due to muscle fatigue in his left hamstring, with medical tests ruling out a serious injury. Return timing will depend on clinical and functional progress. The development comes as Argentina’s involvement in World Cup 2026—co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico—remains widely anticipated. Messi has managed his workload at Miami and entered this season with strong MLS form, tallying 12 goals and 8 assists in 14 games.
Messi left the Philadelphia Union match with 17 minutes remaining due to fatigue, not a confirmed injury; while hamstring concerns surfaced, there is no reported muscle damage and tests will determine the issue. Club and coach emphasized fatigue and heavy field conditions, suggesting he should be fit for Argentina’s 2026 World Cup campaign as preparation continues.
MLS Matchday 15 delivered late goals, dramatic twists, and milestones: Nashville SC jumped out front with pace, a storyline around Zaha’s swan song drew attention, Inter Miami’s wild 10-goal clash featured Messi’s final appearance before the World Cup, and late winners like Tillman’s for LAFC over Seattle capped the round, with goal clips and reactions accompanying the coverage.
Messi left Inter Miami’s 6–4 win over the Philadelphia Union in the 73rd minute with a leg issue, 18 days before the World Cup, fueling concern over his availability. There’s no official medical update yet as Argentina prepares its 26-man roster, with Messi possibly joining the pre-tournament camp in Kansas City, though his participation remains uncertain.
Lionel Messi left Inter Miami's 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Union in the 73rd minute with an apparent leg injury; Inter Miami did not provide an official diagnosis, and coach Guillermo Hoyos downplayed the severity. Messi, 38, is set to join Argentina for World Cup preparations, with the team entering the tournament in a group that includes Algeria, Austria and Jordan and two pre-tournament friendlies in the U.S.
Inter Miami defeated the Portland Timbers 2-0 at the Nu Stadium for their first home win, with Messi scoring and assisting Berterame after a back-heel setup, while La Familia staged a silent protest over player-fan engagement before some players acknowledged the fans after the final whistle.
Messi’s new MLS contract keeps him at $28.3M for Inter Miami, the league’s top earner by a wide margin—more than double Son Heung-min’s $11.2M and Rodrigo De Paul’s $9.7M. MLSPA data map each club’s top earner and wage bill, show the Opulent XI totaling about $74.3M (driven by Messi), and track wage-bill changes across teams from fall 2025 to spring 2026, including San Diego FC’s Hirving Lozano situation and other notable signings.
Lionel Messi is the MLS’s highest-paid player for 2026 at $28.3 million, with Inter Miami carrying a league-leading payroll of $54.6 million. Messi’s total earnings, including sponsorships and a revenue-sharing deal with Apple, could reach $70–$80 million; Sunghoon?—no, Heung-min Son is next at $11.1 million. The season has seen Miami strong on the field (Messi has 9 goals and 4 assists in 12 matches as they sit third in the East), and MLS renegotiated the Season Pass deal with Apple to end earlier than planned. The wage figures highlight Messi’s outsized impact, though MLS contends there are limits to how one player can transform the league’s image.
The MLS Players Association released 2026 salary data showing Lionel Messi earning $28.3 million in guaranteed compensation, far higher than any other MLS player and nearly the entire league payroll; the numbers highlight how much clubs rely on Designated Players (DPs) to chase big salaries, with cap room managed via General Allocation Money. Salaries exclude transfer fees and other non-wage costs, so totals don’t reflect transfers like Philadelphia Union’s $4.5 million signing Ezekiel Alladoh. Philadelphia is the lowest-spending club by salary, while the top earners include Son Heung-min, Rodrigo De Paul, Chucky Lozano, Miguel Almirón, Emil Forsberg, Sam Surridge, Riqui Puig, Jonathan Bamba and Hany Mukhtar. The data provides transparency but isn’t the full financial picture of MLS teams.
Barcelona sealed their 29th La Liga title by beating Real Madrid at Camp Nou, extending their run to 11 straight league wins; Lionel Messi—now with Inter Miami—congratulated his former club with a four-word Instagram post, 'Campeones!!! Visca el Barça!!!', as Barça continue their dominance in a post-Messi era.
Inter Miami’s 4-3 loss to Orlando City keeps them winless in four as Lionel Messi delivers a moment of magic but the team’s defensive frailties persist, even amid a midseason coaching shift to Guillermo Hoyos after Mascherano’s resignation. The piece also notes ongoing Miami media/access tensions and broader MLS storylines, including 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan’s substitution controversy for the Union and the San Diego FC/Chucky Lozano saga, capped by a stoppage-time winner for LAFC over San Diego amid Lozano’s absence and fan banners calling for his return.
MLS’s Matchday 11 delivered late-night drama across the board: Orlando City’s Florida Derby comeback stunned Inter Miami, FC Cincinnati showcased Windy City heroics highlighted by Evander’s hat trick, LAFC burned late to beat San Diego for CCC momentum, and Austin FC’s stars returned to power a marquee win, rounding out a weekend of high-profile results.
Inter Miami faced sharp criticism for sending younger players to face reporters after a historic 4-3 comeback loss to Orlando City, with Messi, De Paul, and Suarez absent from the postgame, highlighting concerns about accountability and how the club handles media and rosters as it also extended its winless run at Nu Stadium.