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Messi to miss Miami's MLS Orlando clash
Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami's Major League soccer clash with Florida rivals Orlando on Sunday as he continues to recover from a "minor" muscle injury, coach Javier Mascherano said Saturday.After the Florida Derby clash with Orlando,
Will Lionel Messi play vs. Orlando City? Latest update on Inter Miami star
Lionel Messi won’t travel or play with Inter Miami on the road against in-state rival Orlando City on Sunday Night Soccer on Aug. 10.
Inter Miami Accused of Hiding Truth About Lionel Messi’s Injury By Ex-MLS Stars
Inter Miami is facing backlash for what former MLS players are calling a lack of transparency surrounding Lionel Messi’s latest injury. On August 3rd, the 37-year-old was forced off just 11 minutes into the Leagues Cup match against Necaxa,
Orlando City SC vs. Inter Miami: Preview, Predictions and Lineups
Inter Miami returns to MLS action on Saturday, as they take on Florida rivals Orlando City SC in the second of their two MLS regular-season matches in 2025. While both Miami and Orlando qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2025 Leagues Cup over the last two weeks,
'It would be crazy to risk' - Inter Miami's Javier Mascherano confirms Lionel Messi will miss Florida Derby against Orlando City SC
The Argentine suffered a muscle injury in the Leagues Cup match against Necaxa and will miss his second consecutive game.
Lionel Messi injury: Inter Miami star will miss Leagues Cup game vs Pumas UNAM
Lionel Messi won’t play in Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup match against Pumas UNAM on Aug. 6, coach Javier Mascherano announced.
Inter Miami Predicted Lineup vs. Orlando City: De Paul Set for MLS Debut
Inter Miami might still be in the middle of their 2025 Leagues Cup run, but they find themselves back in MLS regular-season action on Sunday.
Inter Miami makes Leagues Cup quarters with Lionel Messi out
Inter Miami beat Pumas UNAM in their final group game of the 2025 Leagues Cup on Wednesday night at Chase Stadium to clinch a spot in the knockout round of the tournament.
Inter Miami F Lionel Messi (leg) ruled out for Sunday
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi will not travel for Sunday's match at Orlando City due to a "minor" muscle injury in his right leg, coach Javier Mascherano said Saturday.
Javier Mascherano says Inter Miami must adapt tactics without Lionel Messi
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano says the team must adapt their style in Lionel Messi’s absence, finding new ways to create chances until the star recovers from injury.
'Too risky' for Lionel Messi to face Orlando - Mascherano
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano confirmed Lionel Messi will not travel with the team to face Orlando City on Sunday night at Inter&co Stadium, admitting it would be too big of a risk for the player given the busy schedule.
Inter Miami Help Lionel Messi Maintain Stellar Career Record in Tournaments
Lionel Messi wasn’t able to be on the pitch, but his Inter Miami teammates held up his incredible career record in the 2025 ...
Inside Inter Miami: When will Messi return? And a decisive Leagues Cup match
Inside Inter Miami’s latest episode discusses Lionel Messi’s injury, when he could return and how does the club persevere ...
Inter Miami wins Leagues Cup penalty shootout vs. Necaxa without injured Lionel Messi
De Paul, Benjamin Cremaschi, Alba, Federico Redondo and Suarez scored the penalty kicks, while Inter Miami goalkeeper Rocco ...
Lionel Messi Injury Update – Return Date Revealed After Minor Muscle Problem
Lionel Messi exited Inter Miami's match against Necaxa just 11 minutes in due to a muscle injury. While the team went on to ...