India, May 26 -- Lionel Messi gave Argentina an anxious moment ahead of their World Cup defence after limping off during his final club appearance before the tournament. The captain, who has been in superb touch, walked off clutching his left hamstring, leaving fans fearing the worst. Soon after, Inter Miami issued an update confirming that no major damage had been detected. While the early signs offered relief, the club did not provide a clear timeline for his return. With the World Cup around the corner, Argentina will still be closely monitoring Messi's recovery and hoping their talisman regains full fitness in time.

Messi, 38, left Sunday's 6-4 Major League Soccer victory over the Philadelphia Union in the 73rd minute after clutching...