Lionel Messi injury latest news. On Friday Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano confirmed that Messi is "doing well" and it's expected the superstar will be in the squad again

Throughout Lionel Messi's career, Argentine fans and the press have defended him fiercely, portraying him as the face of soccer alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. However, many associate the world champion with 'Fair Play,

Messi has been nursing an adductor strain in his left thigh. He felt discomfort during Inter Miami’s last match at Atlanta United March 16.

Inter Miami plays a home game Saturday vs Philadelphia Union, which leads the Eastern Conference through five games.

After a strong start to the season, Inter Miami looks like an MLS powerhouse under Javier Mascherano. While Lionel Messi leads the team, the spotlight shifted to one of his Argentine teammates, who may choose to represent Chile at the international level.

Messi has been recovering from a groin injury suffered earlier this month. He's available, but it remains to be seen how much. And he's far from the only Miami player who can give the Union trouble.

With the matchup against Los Angeles FC for the CONCACAF Champions Cup in the horizon, Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano addressed star Lionel Messi's availability for the key game.

Lionel Messi, who skipped Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to a mild adductor injury, trained with his Inter Miami teammates on Tuesday morning as the FIFA international break was scheduled to end Tuesday night.