August 6, 2025
Lionel Messi to miss Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match


Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami’s key group-stage match against Pumas UNAM in the 2025 Leagues Cup due to a minor right-leg muscle injury sustained during their game against Necaxa, coach Javier Mascherano confirmed. Medical clearance depends on Messi’s clinical progress over the coming days.
Messi exited the Necaxa match early after sustaining the injury and underwent immediate treatment. Mascherano described the situation as “slight” and expressed optimism: “Within the bad news, it’s good news. He usually recovers very well and quickly.”
While he will definitely miss the Inter Miami vs. Pumas match on 6 August, his participation in potential quarter- and semi-final fixtures depends on recovery rate.
Inter Miami must navigate the remainder of the group stage and knockout phases potentially without their captain.
- With Messi sidelined, stand-ins like Rodrigo De Paul, Luis Suárez, Telasco Segovia, Fafà Picault and Benjamin Cremaschi will be expected to take charge in the offensive phase.
- Notably, Pumas UNAM will also miss veteran Keylor Navas, suspended for the crucial encounter.
Messi’s absence adds pressure to secure a result for Inter Miami in a pivotal group-stage match. Should the team advance, his rehabilitation timeline will determine availability in later knockout rounds.
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