Lionel Messi Ruled Out for Inter Miami Game at Chicago Fire on Saturday

Messi ruled out with calf injury

FC Barcelona have confirmed that Lionel Messi will not play in their pre-season friendly against Chicago Fire on Saturday due to a calf injury.

The Argentine forward picked up the knock in training on Thursday and will now miss the match at Soldier Field.

Barca will play their final pre-season match against Real Madrid in Miami on July 29 before the start of the new La Liga season on August 18.

Messi's injury is a blow to Barca's pre-season plans as they look to prepare for the new campaign.

The Argentine is the team's star player and his absence will be a big loss.

Barca will hope that Messi can recover quickly from his injury and be fit for the start of the new season.

Messi has had a number of injury problems in recent years.

He missed several matches last season due to a hamstring injury.

Messi also suffered a calf injury in the 2018 World Cup.

It is too early to say whether Messi will be fit for the first game of the season.

Barca will have to assess his injury and see how he recovers.

The Argentine will be hoping to be fit for the start of the new campaign as he looks to help Barca win more trophies.