Lionel Messi could be dealt a major blow at Inter Miami as head coach Javier Mascherano casts doubt on the future of a World Cup winner.

Inter Miami will face Pumas UNAM on Wednesday without Lionel Messi, who is recovering from a minor muscle injury. Coach Javier Mascherano confirmed that the star won't be available and emphasized that Messi usually recovers quickly but won’t be rushed back.

Inter Miami know they won’t be able to count on Lionel Messi for the match against Pumas in the Leagues Cup 2025, but they’ve received some good news regarding another player.

With 5 points on the board and Messi sidelined, Inter Miami needs a strong result against Pumas UNAM to punch their ticket to the Leagues Cup quarterfinals.

With Son Heung-min's imminent arrival to the MLS, comparisons raised between his expected salary at Los Angeles FC compared to Lionel Messi's $12 million at Inter Miami.

Rodrigo De Paul quickly stepped into a leadership position under Javier Mascherano, especially with Lionel Messi sidelined. The former Atlético Madrid midfielder is becoming the face of Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup campaign.

Lionel Messi suffered a minor muscle injury in his right leg during Inter Miami's 2–2 draw against Necaxa, ruling him out for approximately two to three weeks

Following the Leagues Cup game against Necaxa, Inter Miami released their first injury update on Lionel Messi.

Following the controversial episode with the referee in the Necaxa game, Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano blasted the Leagues Cup.

Inter Miami secured a dramatic draw thanks to a late header from Jordi Alba and went on to win in the penalty shootout, with Luis Suárez scoring the decisive kick.

Lionel Messi left the pitch just 11 minutes into Inter Miami’s match against Necaxa with a suspected hamstring issue. Tests will determine the extent of the injury.

After suffering an injury in the Leagues Cup game against Necaxa, Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano delivered an update on Lionel Messi's status.

In the Leagues Cup game against Necaxa, Inter Miami star Lionel Messi suffered a muscular injury that forced him to come out of the game.

Inter Miami will face Necaxa in Matchday 2 of the 2025 Leagues Cup group stage. Find out everything you need to know about when, where, and how to watch this highly anticipated clash live in the USA.

Inter Miami face Necaxa in their second match of the Leagues Cup 2025, and all eyes are on Lionel Messi.