Lionel Messi
38-Year-Old
Inter Miami CF
MLS
GTD
Injury Thigh
Est. Return 8/10/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Messi only appeared in 19 league matches for Inter Miami in 2024. That didn't stop him from scoring 20 goals and assisting 11. While some disagreed with the selection, Messi won the Most Valuable Player award. The injury bug is the only thing that could hold Messi back in 2025. While his work rate is next to nothing, he still makes unbelievable plays that turn back the clock when on the ball. A healthy Messi could score 30-plus goals in MLS play, but it's tough to project the Argentinian to play the full schedule.
Suffers injury in Leagues Cup
Messi suffered an apparent thigh injury in the 11th minute of Saturday's 3-2 victory over Necaxa in Leagues Cup.
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Messi was forced to leave his teammates in the 11th minute of Saturday's Leagues Cup clash due to an apparent right thigh injury after a challenge involving two Necaxa defenders. He went to the ground, stood up, and attempted to walk before going down again and requesting medical assistance. This is generally not good news, and the Miami star will likely be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the injury and whether he will have to miss time. If so, Fafa Picault could see increased playing time while Messi recovers.
Messi was forced to leave his teammates in the 11th minute of Saturday's Leagues Cup clash due to an apparent right thigh injury after a challenge involving two Necaxa defenders. He went to the ground, stood up, and attempted to walk before going down again and requesting medical assistance. This is generally not good news, and the Miami star will likely be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the injury and whether he will have to miss time. If so, Fafa Picault could see increased playing time while Messi recovers.
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Serves ban from MLS
Messi has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the trip to Orlando on Aug 10.
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Suspended Saturday
Messi is suspended for Saturday's clash with Cincinnati due to pulling out of the All-Star Game, MLS announced.
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Facing suspension
Messi could be suspended for Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati because he skipped the MLS All-Star Game, The Guardian reports.
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Involved in three of five goals
Messi scored twice and had an assist while taking five shots (two on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating four chances during Saturday's 5-1 win over New York Red Bulls.
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Takes five shots in loss
Messi had five shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat to FC Cincinnati.
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Could sign extension
Messi and Inter Miami continue to talk about a contract extension, according to ESPN.
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Inter Miami remain in talks with the 38-year-old Argentina striker over an extension to his current contract. The deal expires at the end of the current 2025 MLS season.
Inter Miami remain in talks with the 38-year-old Argentina striker over an extension to his current contract. The deal expires at the end of the current 2025 MLS season.