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Messi Leaves Inter Miami Early; Iran Moves Camp to Tijuana

5/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Lionel Messi left Inter Miami’s match in the 73rd minute due to left-leg fatigue.
Coach Guillermo Hoyos said Messi was tired, the field heavy, and no medical report was released.
Messi has missed games with hamstring strains before but returned within weeks each time.
Iran Football Federation president Mehdi Taj said the World Cup camp will move from Tucson, Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico after FIFA approved it.

History

Historical Context

In June 1998, at the FIFA World Cup in France, Argentina striker Gabriel Batistuta tore a hamstring, missing two group-stage matches. His ten-day rehab reflected the tournament’s new focus on player health after expanding to 32 teams. Batistuta, who earned 78 caps and scored 56 goals for Argentina between 1991 and 2002, returned for the knockout round, showing how star injuries can alter team plans.

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Story summary

Lionel Messi left Inter Miami’s match in the 73rd minute due to left-leg fatigue.
Coach Guillermo Hoyos said Messi was tired, the field heavy, and no medical report was released.
Messi has missed games with hamstring strains before but returned within weeks each time.
Iran Football Federation president Mehdi Taj said the World Cup camp will move from Tucson, Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico after FIFA approved it.

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