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Messi won't join Argentina World Cup squad 'fully fit', admits Scaloni

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has admitted that captain Lionel Messi will not be "fully fit" when he joins up with the national team for their 2026 World Cup defence. The Inter Miami superstar picked up a hamstring issue in his latest MLS outing, sparking panic among Argentina fans just weeks out from the summer tournament in North America.

Messi has hamstring issue but reportedly expected for World Cup

Inter Miami provided an update on Lionel Messi after the 38-year-old was substituted Sunday against the Philadelphia Union due to physical discomfort. Following further tests Monday, the club said Messi’s initial diagnosis showed “overload associated with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring,” with his return to activity dependent on his “clinical and functional progress.”

MLS midseason tiers: Miami, SJ impress, but Atlanta raise concern

Lionel Messi and Co. remain favorites, but strong starts from Nashville, San Jose and Vancouver have the league nicely poised heading into a long break.

Evander makes it look easy for Cincinnati, the Cavan show begins

Vancouver Whitecaps continued their Western dominance, while a teenager stood out in defeat in one of the more remarkable games in league history

American dream? Doubts cast over Messi & Ronaldo GOAT union

Doubts have been cast over whether a stunning GOAT union could take place in the United States as Cristiano Ronaldo joins eternal rival Lionel Messi in MLS. Philippe Senderos has told GOAL that two all-time greats remain on “different paths”, but the American game is being backed to create its own superstars as “football culture” continues to grow.

Is Messi a World Cup doubt? Inter Miami boss delivers injury update

Lionel Messi has sparked major injury fears just weeks before the 2026 World Cup after asking to come off during Inter Miami's chaotic 10-goal thriller against Philadelphia Union. The Argentina captain headed straight for the tunnel with a suspected muscle issue, prompting the Herons boss to deliver a crucial update on his star player's fitness.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
5	Al Ettifaq U18	34	19	8	7	56	33	23	65	W W L W W
6	Al Taawoun U18	34	19	7	8	68	42	26	64	W L W W L
7	Al Nassr U18	34	16	13	5	56	39	17	61	D L W D D
8	Al Ahli U18	34	15	6	13	56	54	2	51	W W W W W
9	AlUla U18	34	14	6	14	59	51	8	48	W W L W D

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