25/05/2026
Inter Miami head coach Guillermo Hoyos provided some much-needed relief on Sunday following Lionel Messi’s unexpected exit during their MLS clash against the Philadelphia Union, assuring that the Argentine captain left the pitch strictly due to physical fatigue rather than a confirmed injury.
Alarm bells initially went off in the 72nd minute when Messi clutched the back of his left thigh, requested a substitution, and walked straight down the tunnel to the locker room. With the scoreboard locked in a vibrant 4-4 deadlock at the time, the sight triggered immediate panic just weeks away from the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup