Lionel Messi exited Saturday night’s Leagues Cup match against visiting Necaxa with an apparent leg injury in the 11th minute. Early signs suggest a potential hamstring strain.

The 38-year-old Messi’s exit brings a halt to an exceptional run of clean health, the longest since he joined Miami in July 2023.

He had played in every minute of 16 consecutive matches for Miami between MLS regular season and FIFA Club World Cup play before his failure to appear in the 2025 MLS All-Star Game resulted in a one-match suspension against FC Cincinnati a week ago.

He returned Wednesday night for Miami’s Leagues Cup opener against Atlas and provided two assists — one leading to the game-winner late — in a 2-1 victory.

Almost immediately following Messi’s exit Saturday, Telasco Segovia’s goal put Miam

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