Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano has responded to claims from ex-USMNT star Taylor Twellman that Lionel Messi is nursing another injury.

Article continues below

Article continues below

Article continues below

• Argentine played 90 minutes against the Crew
• Claims that he limped from the field afterwards
• Mascherano unaware of any fitness issues

• Table of Contents

  Toggle

  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Argentine superstar Messi got another 90 minutes under his belt as the Herons claimed a battling 1-0 victory over the previously unbeaten Columbus Crew. Inter Miami now boast the only unblemished record in MLS – with five victories and three draws to their name.

  Get the MLS Season Pass today!Stream games now

Advertisement

• Getty Images Sport
  

  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Messi has seen his workload carefully managed in 2025, with muscle complaints holding him back at times. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner appeared to be struggling slightly at the end of a hard-fought clash in Ohio.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Former United States international Twellman said in his role as a commentator for Apple TV: “The storyline is going to be Lionel Messi. Immediately walking off (the field), there’s a small limp to him walking off. He walked off immediately after the final whistle … he did not look right to me in the final 20, 25 minutes of this game.”

ENJOYED THIS STORY?

Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting

• Getty
  

  WHAT JAVIER MASCHERANO SAID

  Mascherano has played down any concerns regarding his captain’s fitness, telling reporters: “As far as I know, nothing happened. He came off fine. I didn’t see him walk off, but I saw him in the dressing room. As far as I know, there’s nothing. I’ll ask the medical staff, but they haven’t told me anything.”

Tags: Futebol
Category: News