Inter Miami is preparing to play in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Leagues Cup against TigresUNAL. The Herons will play at Chase Stadium against the Mexican team, but there is more worry in regards to Lionel Messi.

Inter Miami face DC United this Saturday in Major League Soccer, and Lionel Messi will not be part of the squad. The 2025 Major League Soccer season is entering its decisive stretch, and teams know there’s no room for error if they want to secure a spot in the playoffs.

Messi is set to face an Argentina national team teammate who may just be the most in-form Argentine attacker in the competition