Argentine football sensation Lionel Messi has left fans from the MLS to Mendoza biting their fingernails after he limped off the pitch for his new club Inter Miami

Inter Miami were dealt a huge injury blow as star player Lionel Messi was withdrawn during their victory over Toronto. It now appears that Messi will miss Miami’s next game against Orlando City, and could even miss the upcoming U.

Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami’s lineup on Wednesday night. It was a short-lived comeback and he will now miss at least one more match.

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Messi was subbed off in the 37th minute of Inter Miami's match against Toronto, after spending a few minutes laboring with what appeared to be a leg issue. He was stretching during play, then eventually took off his captain's armband and simply waited for play to stop so he could depart.

After Inter Miami’s 4-0 win vs Toronto, Martino announced that Messi and teammate Jordi Alba will not play Sunday vs Orlando City. Messi previously missed the team’s match on September 16 against Atlanta due to muscle fatigue.

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Inter Miami showed dominance Wednesday, extending a 12-game unbeaten streak with Lionel Messi in its lineup. But the Herons' shutout was soured when the Argentine departed because he aggravated an injury.

Check out this article for our top Toronto FC vs. Inter Miami prediction for Wednesday, the latest betting odds and an update on Lionel Messi’s injury.

Lionel Messi was subbed off with an injury in the first half of Inter Miami's 4-0 win against Toronto FC in MLS action on Wednesday.