Messi appeared to struggle in the closing 20 minutes of Inter Miami's match against Columbus Crew. Once the game concluded, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner immediately headed down the tunnel, walking with a slight limp.

Messi couldn't get going for the Herons on Saturday in a tough battle, but his teammates were there to rescue three points

The Crew and Inter Miami were both undefeated going into their matchup in Cleveland, but Columbus' offensive shortcomings led to its first MLS loss.