After 36 minutes of play against Toronto FC on Wednesday night, Lionel Messi abruptly exited the game. According to Inter Miami FC Hub, he was experiencing “muscle discomfort.”

The international star, who was playing for Inter Miami in his first MLS season, made an appearance in his first game in nearly two weeks.

Even though it didn’t seem serious, everything is magnified when it involves the most well-known athlete in the sport.

Left-back Jordi Albo was also replaced due to an injury.

In a halftime interview with Apple TV, Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino did not provide much insight into the problem.

They had to leave, and we will review them as time passes, Martino added.

Since Messi’s relocation to Miami this year increased MLS and Inter Miami’s TV, attendance, and sales statistics, they cannot afford for him to remain away for a lengthy period of time. After Messi’s injury, several spectators at the Miami-Toronto game could be seen departing.

Following Messi’s leave, sports fans made some amusing memes and observations.