Javier Mascherano spoke about Lionel Messi ahead of Inter Miami’s game against DC United in Major League Soccer.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba did not practice on Friday, Aug. 22, and will not travel or play with Inter Miami in their Saturday, Aug. 23 MLS match at D.C. United. Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano is hopeful Messi and Alba can ...

Messi was already ruled out of Wednesday’s Leagues Cup quarterfinal against Tigres UANL, where Inter Miami pulled off a 2-1 victory at Chase Stadium. But during the match, the team suffered another blow as a key veteran picked up an injury, leaving Javier Mascherano with more problems to solve.

With his contract set to expire following the conclusion of the 2025 MLS season, speculation regarding his possible retirement has intensified. Speaking ahead of Inter Miami’s clash vs. Tigres in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals, Suárez was asked about his future.

Lionel Messi, who returned from a hamstring injury to lead Inter Miami to victory against the Los Angeles Galaxy last weekend, was not at training on Tuesday morning. His status for Wednesday’s Leagues Cup quarterfinal against Tigres is unknown. Coach Javier Mascherano is expected to provide an update at a pre-game media conference after training.

Luis Suarez scored twice on penalty kicks and Inter Miami overcame Lionel Messi's absence to beat Tigres UANL from Mexico 2-1 in a Leagues Cup quarterfinal Wednesday night. After leading his team to victory over the LA Galaxy,

Lionel Messi and Argentina are on the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but their next home qualifier may mean even more. Lionel Scaloni’s team will play Venezuela at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on September 4,