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.

The Herons kept up their good start in the Leagues Cup, triumphing in a dramatic penalty shoot-out on Saturday night.

Lionel Messi exited Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup game against Necaxa in the 11th minute after a stretch of 30 games for Miami with 18 goals and nine assists.