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 suffered a hamstring injury during a match, and Inter Miami went on to beat Necaxa in a shootout, with Messi's condition yet unconfirmed.

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.