Messi suffers hamstring overload weeks before World Cup

Summary

Lionel Messi is suffering from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring less than three weeks before the World Cup, after being forced off in his last match for Inter Miami.

Key Points
  • Lionel Messi has muscle fatigue in his left hamstring confirmed after medical tests.
  • Messi left Inter Miami's final club match before the World Cup early due to injury.
  • The timeline for Messi’s return depends on his clinical and functional progress.
  • Messi is included in Argentina's provisional 55-man squad for the World Cup starting June 11.
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