Lionel Messi lasted less than 10 minutes for Inter Miami CF on Saturday night, having to leave their Leagues Cup match against Liga MX's Necaxa in the early stages.

The 38-year-old Miami attacker started the match. Yet, he collided with two Necaxa defenders at the top of the penalty area after making a run in the seventh minute, and looked to be in discomfort as he returned to his feet.

Messi continued for several minutes, but eventually had to be removed after receiving treatment on the pitch by Miami's team doctors. Messi officially left the match in the 11th minute, as defensive midfielder Federico Redondo came on as his replacement.

Things improved quickly for the fans in Miami's Chase Stadium, though, as Telasco Segovia scored the opening goal less than two minutes after Messi h

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