Lionel Messi was unable to finish his final outing before the 2026 World Cup, leaving Inter Miami’s league match against the Philadelphia Union in the 73rd minute before his side went on to win 6–4 on Sunday night.
Messi appeared to call towards Miami’s bench and signal his need for a substitution, grabbing the back of his leg after taking a free-kick. He quickly made his way off the field before storming down the players’ tunnel and into the locker rooms at Miami’s new Nu Stadium.
