Luis Suárez had the game-winning penalty kick, and Inter Miami rallied to beat Necaxa in the Leagues Cup after losing Lionel Messi to a hamstring injury in the opening minutes

Lionel Messi was on a generational run with Inter Miami, dominating both MLS and the League’s Cup. But in the second match against Necaxa, everything changed as Messi picked up an injury and left the field just 11 minutes into the game.

Lionel Messi departed Inter Miami's matchup with Necaxa in the 2025 Leagues Cup on Saturday with a hamstring injury, head coach Javier Mascherano told reporters after the team's win on penalties.