It was a disappointing night for soccer fans around the world when Lionel Messi was substituted early in the first half of the Inter Miami vs. Toronto match due to a leg injury. The Argentine superstar had been playing well up until that point, but had to be taken off after suffering a knock to his right thigh.
The injury occurred in the 28th minute of the match when Messi was tackled by Toronto defender Omar Gonzalez. Messi immediately signaled to the sidelines that he was unable to continue and was replaced by substitute Gonzalo Higuain.
The injury is a huge blow for Messi and Inter Miami, who were hoping to get off to a good start in their first season in Major League Soccer. Messi had been signed to the team in January and was expected to be a major part of their success this season.
It is not yet known how long Messi will be out for, but it is likely that he will miss several weeks of action. This is a huge setback for Inter Miami, who are already without star striker Gonzalo Higuain due to a hamstring injury.
The injury is also a huge blow for soccer fans around the world, who were hoping to see Messi in action this season. The Argentine superstar is one of the greatest players of all time and his presence on the pitch is always an exciting prospect.
It remains to be seen how long Messi will be out for, but it is sure to be a long wait for Inter Miami and soccer fans alike. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him back on the pitch soon.
