Lionel Messi has a muscle strain in his left thigh, which led to the postponement of Inter Miami's last preseason game. The Argentine missed training after sustaining an injury during the match against Barcelona Guayaquil in Ecuador, where he scored a goal but was substituted in the second half. Messi underwent additional medical examinations that confirmed the diagnosis. As a result of the injury, the friendly match between Inter Miami and the Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle, which was scheduled to take place on Friday at the Estadio Juan Ramón Loubriel in Puerto Rico, has been postponed to February 26. New Date! 🗓️ The final match of the 2026 preseason Champions Tour will be postponed until February 26. Shifting the match will allow for the best experience for our fans in Puerto Rico. 🔗 https://t.co/WXIk Se Di I3 pic.twitter.com/mnd Isx Wlx V The open training session that was planned for this Thursday, the 12th, has been postponed to Wednesday, February 25. The club explained that, in conjunction with the event promoter and the local government, 'the postponement aims to ensure a better experience for the fans.' Meanwhile, Messi himself took to social media to reassure and explain the situation, even before the game was rescheduled: 'In the last game in Ecuador, I finished with some discomfort, which is why I also left early. For that reason, the club decided to cancel this game. I hope it can be rescheduled and that we can visit you soon.'
With Messi Injured Inter Miami remains central to this story.
With Messi Injured Inter Miami remains central to this story.
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