Lionel Messi is recovering well from the injury sustained in the MLS match between Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union, and according to new information, he could play as early as in Argentina's preparatory matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The defending champions face a match against Honduras on Saturday, June 7, and a duel with Iceland on Tuesday, June 10. teraz.sk ↗
The 38-year-old Argentina captain is included in the 26-man squad for the championship in the USA, Canada and Mexico. If he plays in the tournament, it will be his sixth World Cup appearance. Health concerns arose after the match between Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union, in which Messi asked to be substituted in the 73rd minute due to leg pain. Later reports spoke of problems with his left thigh, related to overload and muscle fatigue. teraz.sk ↗
The match against Philadelphia ended in a 6:4 victory for Inter Miami. An extraordinarily goal-filled first half ended 4:4, with Luis Suárez a standout for the home side, scoring a hat-trick. Messi's forced substitution, however, raised concerns, as it came shortly before the start of Argentina's final preparations. Tagesspiegel ↗
Further developments will show whether Messi will play in one of the preparatory matches, and under what workload. For Argentina, it will be crucial for their captain to join the team program before the championship without any worsening of his condition. Index.hu ↗
Messi is recovering and could play as early as in Argentina's preparation
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Messi sa zotavuje zo zranenia dobre, možno si zahrá už v príprave
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| 10:36 06.06.
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| 07:49 29.05.
Fußball: Sorge bei Messi und Co.: Toptalent droht WM-Aus
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