Lionel Messi was excluded from the qualifying match of the 2026 World Cup in Argentina after being injured while playing for Inter Miami.
News of Lionel Messi’s injury circulated in the media on Monday, March 17, 2025, confirming that the Argentinian will be unable to play against Uruguay and Brazil.
How did Lionel Messi get injured?
Lionel Messi scored a stunning goal in Atlanta United (MLS) which beat Atlanta United (MLS) 2-1 on Sunday, March 16, 2025 in Miami. However, he reportedly felt muscle discomfort, which led to the 37-year-old being excluded from Argentina and will remain in the United States on Monday and will be in the United States for recovery.
Argentina is currently leading the Conmebol qualifying rankings with 25 points after 12 games. They headed to Uruguay on Friday to finish second before hosting Brazil on March 25, 2025, and they will also have no striker Neymar.
He will return to the national team more than a year later but was excluded after a muscle injury.
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