The Leagues Cup makes its return this week, first with a batch of matches on Tuesday that included Toluca's win over reigning champions Columbus Crew on penalties. The action continues on Wednesday and Thursday, much of the attention on Inter Miami as superstar Lionel Messi welcomes another friend to South Florida.

Inter Miami confirmed Sunday that Lionel Messi sustained a minor muscle injury in their Leagues Cup match against Necaxa over the weekend. Messi was forced off the pitch in the 11th minute after colliding with two defenders at the top of Necaxa’s penalty area in the seventh minute on Saturday night.

Lionel Messi's injury during the Inter Miami vs Club Necaxa match in the Leagues Cup has many fans concerned. The Argentine player was down within ten minutes after attempting to dribble towards the opponent's penalty box.

Lionel Messi limped out of Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup match against Mexican club Necaxa after just 10 minutes on Saturday with an apparent leg injury.

Inter Miami has revealed that Lionel Messi suffered a muscular injury in his right leg during their penalty shootout win over Necaxa in the Leagues Cup on Saturday