Lionel Messi may be nursing another injury problem, which will concern Inter Miami and Argentina ahead of MLS and Copa America action.

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• Hamstring & knee problems this season
• Appeared to be struggling in open training session
• Club & country will not take risks on fitness

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has already sat out fixtures in 2024 as a result of hamstring and knee problems. He will turn 37 in June and the demands of regular outings for club and country mean that his workload needs to be managed carefully.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Inter Miami may have a tough decision to take on his fitness heading into a meeting with the Vancouver Whitecaps on Canadian soil. The Herons will be looking to extend their unbeaten run in MLS to 10 games when heading out on the road, but may not have Messi at their disposal.

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  The all-time great was spotted clutching at his left leg during an open training session in Florida. The ailment did not appear to be causing him any great concern, as he completed the exercise in question, but no risks will be taken at this stage.

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