The Inter Miami striker will miss games against Charlotte FC, Seattle Sounders, and D.C. United, adding pressure to Miami’s playoff push.

After starring for the Argentina national team, Lionel Messi is making an early return to Inter Miami to face the decisive stretch of the Major League Soccer season.

Following the post-match altercations in the Leagues Cup final between Inter Miami CF and Seattle Sounders FC, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets have been hit with significant suspensions.

Luis Suarez was at the center of the post-match incidents following the Leagues Cup final between Inter Miami and Seattle Sounders.

With Son Heung-min’s move to Los Angeles FC leading the way, MLS set a new transfer market record in 2025.

Both Al-Nassr and Inter Miami fell in decisive finals, raising an uncomfortable question: Are Messi and Ronaldo beginning to show signs that their dominance alone might no longer be enough?

Lionel Messi has lost a key teammate at Inter Miami. Benjamin Cremaschi has said goodbye to the club as he prepares to continue his career in Italy’s Serie A.

Inter Miami remains sixth in the Eastern Conference with nine MLS matches left before the playoffs, where Messi will aim to bounce back from the devastating final.

After the 3-0 defeat in the Leagues Cup final against Seattle Sounders, Lionel Messi broke the silence and delivered a key message to inter Miami.

Luis Suárez was caught on broadcast spitting at a Seattle staff member, an incident that could result in a suspension of one to three matches.

After Inter Miami suffered a trashing 3-0 defeat in the Leagues Cup final against Seattle Soudners, questions rose whether this was the worst loss Lionel Messi suffered in a final.

Seattle Sounders defeated Inter Miami 3–0 to win the 2025 Leagues Cup title. After the final whistle, tensions boiled over as players from both teams were involved in a post-match scuffle.

Inter Miami lost to Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup final, meaning one less opportunity for Lionel Messi to win a title in 2025.

With the Leagues Cup final held at Lumen Field, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami vs. Seattle Sounders set a new attendance record in the history of the competition.

Inter Miami face Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup final, and Lionel Messi will be the main attraction.