Lionel Messi departed Inter Miami's matchup with Necaxa in the 2025 Leagues Cup on Saturday with a hamstring injury, head coach Javier Mascherano told reporters after the team's win on penalties.

Luis Suárez had the game-winning penalty kick, and Inter Miami rallied to beat Necaxa in the Leagues Cup after losing Lionel Messi to a hamstring injury in the opening minutes.

Lionel Messi's hamstring injury was an early cause for concern, but did not deter Inter Miami from notching up a come-from-behind penalty shootout victory over Necaxa in the Leagues Cup on Sunday (August 3,