Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi is sidelined indefinitely due to a right leg muscle injury sustained during a Leagues Cup match against Necaxa. Medical tests confirmed the injury, and his return depends on his progress and response to treatment.

A return date for Lionel Messi to the Inter Miami lineup is uncertain, but the Herons announced Sunday that the superstar's right leg injury isn't serious. Messi came out of Miami's Leagues Cup match against Necaxa on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale,

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi reportedly suffered a "minor muscle injury in his right leg" during Saturday's Leagues Cup match against Necaxa, according to a statement from the club.