Lionel Messi
38-Year-Old
Inter Miami CF
MLS
GTD
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 2/21/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Messi only appeared in 19 league matches for Inter Miami in 2024. That didn't stop him from scoring 20 goals and assisting 11. While some disagreed with the selection, Messi won the Most Valuable Player award. The injury bug is the only thing that could hold Messi back in 2025. While his work rate is next to nothing, he still makes unbelievable plays that turn back the clock when on the ball. A healthy Messi could score 30-plus goals in MLS play, but it's tough to project the Argentinian to play the full schedule.
Option for opener
Messi (hamstring) is an option for Saturday's match against LAFC, according to Lizzy Becherano of ESPN Soccer.
ANALYSIS
Messi is in the call for Saturday aftern some slight concerns of a hamstring injury, coming after the attacker's training Wednesday. The Argentine should immediately work into the starting XI as Miami starts the campaign to defend their title, still playing not only as one of the best players in the league but also producing at a world-class level. He would record 35 goals and 23 assists last season in 34 appearances (32 starts), a high tally to top, but definitely not out of the picture for the World Cup winner.
Messi is in the call for Saturday aftern some slight concerns of a hamstring injury, coming after the attacker's training Wednesday. The Argentine should immediately work into the starting XI as Miami starts the campaign to defend their title, still playing not only as one of the best players in the league but also producing at a world-class level. He would record 35 goals and 23 assists last season in 34 appearances (32 starts), a high tally to top, but definitely not out of the picture for the World Cup winner.
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Pictured in team training
Messi (hamstring) was spotted in team training Wednesday, the club posted.
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Diagnosed with muscle strain
Messi was not involved in training Wednesday after suffering a muscle strain in his left hamstring during a friendly game against Barcelona SC in Ecuador, his team announced.
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Assists twice to win MLS Cup
Messi assisted twice to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
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Heading to MLS Finals
Messi assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 5-1 victory against New York City FC.
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Four goal contributions
Messi scored one goal and assisted thrice from three shots and eight chances created in Sunday's 4-0 victory against FC Cincinnati.
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Set to sign new contract?
Messi is close to signing a new contract with Inter Miami, according to ESPN.
ANALYSIS
Messi joined The Herons in 2023, and he's set to sign a new contract with the club in order to continue smashing records at the MLS level. Messi has been one of the top players for Inter Miami in 2025.
Messi joined The Herons in 2023, and he's set to sign a new contract with the club in order to continue smashing records at the MLS level. Messi has been one of the top players for Inter Miami in 2025.