Argentina will be without Lionel Messi for their March 2025 matches. Coach Lionel Scaloni decided not to call up the 36-year-old superstar due to injury concerns.

According to AP, Messi suffered a thigh injury during the match between Inter Miami and Atlanta United on the morning of March 17. After the match, he felt uncomfortable and was taken to the hospital for an MRI. “The results of the examination confirmed a mild adductor injury,” Inter Miami announced.

Messi wrote on social media this morning, March 18: “It’s sad to miss two very special matches of the national team against Uruguay and Brazil. As usual, I always wanted to be there. However, at the last minute, a not-so-serious injury forced me to rest for a while before returning to play. From now on, I will cheer and support the team like any other fan.”

Messi has been in good form for Inter Miami in the early stages of the 2025 season. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has scored four goals and provided two assists in his first five games. However, Messi has not been in the best physical condition, which has prevented coach Javier Mascherano from using him in all matches.

In the most recent match against Atlanta United, Messi created an exciting atmosphere with a goal reminiscent of his peak, this was the goal that helped Inter Miami equalize after conceding in the 11th minute of the match.

The Argentine superstar read the situation and stole the ball just outside the Atlanta United penalty area. The Inter Miami No. 10 calmly passed the last defender with ease before executing his familiar left-footed shot, gently flicking the ball past the opposing goalkeeper. Lobs are a common technique of Messi in one-on-one situations, even when facing the world’s top goalkeepers.