how long is messi injured for

Lionel Messi suffered a minor muscle injury in his right leg on August 2, 2025, during an Inter Miami Leagues Cup match against Necaxa, which forced him to leave the field early. The exact length of his absence was initially unclear. However, recent reports indicate that Messi is expected to be sidelined for at least 15 days due to this injury. He missed subsequent matches against Pumas UNAM and Orlando City and made a partial return as a substitute in an MLS match against LA Galaxy on August 16, where he scored a goal and provided an assist but still showed signs of discomfort. Following this, his status for the Leagues Cup quarterfinal on August 20 remained uncertain as he continued to deal with the minor muscle injury and trained separately from the team. Overall, Messi was expected to be out for at least two weeks, with his actual return depending on his progress and response to treatment. As of August 22, 2025, his availability for upcoming matches remains in question due to lingering discomfort in his right hamstring muscle.