Messi appeared to get tripped going for the ball in the eighth minute, fell to the ground and slammed his fist in frustration before walking toward midfield as play continued.

Inter Miami is set to play its second group stage game in the 2025 Leagues Cup. Lionel Messi was the star for Inter Miami in the previous game with two crucial assists. Inter Miami defeated Atlas FC 2-1 this week,

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.