Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami's crucial Leagues Cup match against Pumas UNAM due to a muscle issue, coach Javier Mascherano said Tuesday. The Argentinian striker suffered what Mascherano called a "minor muscle injury" in his upper right leg in Miami's win over Necaxa last Saturday.

Lionel Messi to miss Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match against Pumas

Lionel Messi appeared to be having treatment on his upper right leg or groin before making his exit under his own power and walking to the locker room.

Lionel Messi exits early with injury in Inter Miami's Leagues Cup win

Lionel Messi once again lived up to his reputation and billing for Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami as he guided his club to Leagues Club glory. Inter Miami beat Nashville 10-9 on penalties after the game ended in 1-1.

Football: Messi leads Inter Miami to Leagues Cup trophy; scores sensational regulation time goal - WATCH

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Lionel Messi to miss Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match against Pumas

Lionel Messi exits early with injury in Inter Miami's Leagues Cup win

Football: Messi leads Inter Miami to Leagues Cup trophy; scores sensational regulation time goal - WATCH