Inter Miami’s undefeated streak continuesBut questions are over their biggest star. Lionel MessiFresh by playing a full 90 minutes against the Columbus crew, was discovered to go carefully outside the field – fuel speculation that another injury could sideways just a few days before the club Concacaf Champions Cup Semifinal collide.
The Hägers defeated the Columbus Crew 1-0 last weekend in front of one Record setting mass of 60 614 at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland. The match was historic, not only for the packed stadium, but because it ended the crew undefeated driving and allowed Miami to skip them in the position.
But while Miami celebrated the victory and their place at the top of the table, all eyes turned to Messi’s silent departure. He didn’t score, but played the whole match – but still Apple TV commentator Taylor Twellman Noticed something worrying in the final stretch.
“The story will be Lionel Messi. Immediately it goes from the field, there is a small limp for him … He didn’t look right for me in the last 20, 25 minutes of the game,” Said Twellman during the broadcast.
What did Mascherano say about Messi?
Of course, speculation reached Inter Miami’s press conference after the match, was Head coach Javier Mascherano was asked about Messi’s condition. His answer, although it wasn’t definitely, was soothing.
“As far as I know, nothing happened. He came well. I didn’t see him get off, but I saw him in the dressing room. As far as I know there is nothing. I will ask the medical staff, but they have not told me anything,” Said Mascherano, according to Athletic.
Veteran’s campaign 2025 has been careful. Although Miami led to the top of MLS with five wins and three draws, the 37-year-old has been carefully handled due to ongoing muscle problems. He was missing Argentina’s March World Cup qualification With minor injuries and has not yet found a consistent rhythm, although his class on the ball remains obvious.
His visible discomfort in the last stages of the Columbus match adds another layer of uncertainty, especially with Miami set on Meeting Vancouver Whitecaps in Concacaf Champions Cup semi -finals on April 24. It is a golden opportunity for Mascherano to reach the tournament final for the first time – a milestone that can define their season.
