Inter Miami say Lionel Messi has adductor injury after Argentina squad omission

The 37-year-old felt discomfort during his club’s Major League Soccer win at Atlanta.

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi, right, will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil. Pic: Colin Hubbard/AP

Inter Miami have announced captain Lionel Messi has a “low-grade” adductor injury after he was left out of Argentina’s squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

The 37-year-old forward felt discomfort during his club’s 2-1 Major League Soccer win at Atlanta on Sunday.