With Lionel Messi's current contract with Inter Miami expiring at the end of 2025, the Argentine star is set to stay as a contract extension is on the horizon. Messi is set to stay longer than expected,

Lionel Messi exited Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match against Necaxa on Saturday night after suffering an apparent hamstring injury in the opening minutes. Messi was running toward the penalty area between two defenders when he appeared to get tripped in the eighth minute.

Lionel Messi knew he was injured the moment he tripped and fell on the pitch, rolling over to slap the ground in frustration. Messi slowly walked from the penalty area across midfield, in front of Inter Miami’s bench as his frustration slowly boiled over.