Messi injured in a match against Mexican side Necaxa

Lionel Messi suffered an injury and was sent off in the 11th minute of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup penalty shootout victory over Mexican side Necaxa at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The 38-year-old Argentine striker appeared to require treatment to his upper right leg or groin before making his way to the locker room. Messi picked up the ball and dribbled toward the Necaxa defense, but stumbled near the top of the penalty area and collided with Necaxa defender Alexis Pena, before falling to the ground, pounding the pitch in frustration as the ball was cleared away.

Moments later, the Herons captain was alone near midfield on the left flank, briefly lying on his back until the coaches arrived. Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano chose to bring on Federico Redondo in place of Messi. Inter Miami won 5-4 on penalties, after the teams, each with 10 players, had tied the match 2-2 at the end of regulation time.