Lionel Messi Injury Update: When Will the Inter Miami Forward Return?

By: Sandipan Ghosh Image credit: X

[{"selector":"#anim-53866f3e-4751-4f5a-b5db-18e88071c851 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(23.13228213804857%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Argentine FIFA World Cup-winning legend Lionel Messi has now missed the last three Inter Miami matches. He recently missed the home game against New York City last Saturday (30-08-23).

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[{"selector":"#anim-a878d125-9524-43a0-993d-ed01042c5c1e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-14.440962259591004%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Talking about Messi's present fitness status, Martino further added after their latest game, "He’s (Messi) training on the field apart from the group, but he's feeling better and better."

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Lionel Messi Injury Update: When Will the Inter Miami Forward Return?

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