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The Sun
05-08-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Lionel Messi's leg injury minor, Inter Miami confirms
INTER MIAMI has described Lionel Messi's right leg injury as minor, easing concerns over the superstar's fitness. The Argentine exited early in Saturday's Leagues Cup match against Necaxa after a collision with two opponents. Medical tests confirmed the issue is not serious. The club stated, 'The results confirmed a minor muscle injury in his right leg. His medical clearance will depend on his clinical progress and response to treatment.' Without Messi, Inter Miami fought back to draw 2-2 before winning 5-4 on penalties. The Herons sit second in the Leagues Cup standings with five points. They face Pumas UNAM next on Wednesday. Messi, 38, has 18 MLS goals this season, tied for the league lead. He also contributed two assists in Miami's Leagues Cup opener. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner remains pivotal as Miami eyes playoff contention. - Reuters
The Hindu
03-08-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Leagues Cup 2025: Inter Miami rallies to beat Necaxa on penalties after Messi exits with injury
Luis Suárez scored the game-winning penalty kick, as Inter Miami rallied to beat Necaxa in the Leagues Cup on Sunday after losing Lionel Messi to a hamstring injury in the opening minutes. Jordi Alba had the tying goal on a header the made it 2-2 in the second minute of stoppage time to force the shootout. Inter Miami then converted all five of its penalty kicks, and goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo denied Tomás Badaloni in the third round of the shootout. Suárez hit the winning shot into the top left corner. Both teams were reduced to 10 men by the end of the match after Inter Miami's Maximiliano Falcon was ejected for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity with a 17th-minute foul, while Necaxa's Cristian Calderon received a second yellow card in the 60th minute. Messi was injured around the eighth minute when he fell while being challenged by a pair of defenders near the penalty area. He walked slowly toward the Inter Miami bench before sitting down on the pitch. Trainers came out and worked on his right upper thigh area before he subbed out in the 11th. AS IT HAPPENED | INTER MIAMI VS NECAXA, LEAGUES CUP 2025 Telasco Segovia put his side ahead 1-0 minute after Messi exited on a feed from Inter Miami newcomer Rodrigo De Paul, who had two assists in just his second match with the club. It was Segovia's second goal of the tournament. Badaloni tied it at 1 on a shot that he tapped past Ríos Novo to the bottom left corner in the 33rd minute. Ricardo Monreal put the Mexican club ahead on what looked to be the winning score in the 81st minute before veteran left back Alba snapped a header into the back of the net after meeting De Paul's free kick.
The Hindu
31-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
What happens if Inter Miami vs Atlas FC Leagues Cup match ends in a draw?
The Leagues Cup 2025 match between Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Atlas FC at the Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is currently goalless. So what happens if the match ends in a draw? FOLLOW INTER MIAMI VS ATLAS FC LEAGUES CUP 2025 MATCH LIVE If this match ends in a draw, the contest will head straight to penalties. The Leagues Cup, where MLS sides clash against Liga MX teams, do not have the provision of matches ending in draws. Each club will play three group stage matches against teams from the opposing league, with no draws allowed. Matches that end with the score level go straight to penalty shootouts, with both teams receiving a point and the winner of the shootout receiving an additional point.
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Inter Miami Hit by Injuries Ahead of Club World Cup Opener
INTER MIAMI will have to rely heavily on Lionel Messi's firepower as they prepare for Saturday's Club World Cup opener against Al-Ahly, with coach Javier Mascherano forced to re-shuffle his backline due to a string of injuries. Fullback Jordi Alba, fellow defender Gonzalo Lujan and defensive midfielder Yannick Bright have all been ruled out of the Group A clash at the Hard Rock Stadium. 'They are not available for this game, hopefully they will be for the second game,' Mascherano told a press conference on Friday. Alba, one of Messi's former Barcelona teammates, is sidelined with a hamstring issue. There were also concerns regarding the fitness of centre back David Martinez. 'David had some kind of pain yesterday and we did not want to take any risks,' said Mascherano. 'The reality is that throughout the season, the team have dealt with injuries, but the players who stepped in rose to the challenge. That gives us peace of mind,' he said. Miami have conceded 16 goals in their last six competitive games. Much of Miami's chances rest on Messi's shoulders. 'He's in good shape this season. There were moments when we had to give him some time to rest, but he's played the last 15 games, except for the match against Dallas when we rested the entire squad,' said Mascherano. 'We were also fortunate he was able to rest during Argentina's last two games,' he added referring to Messi playing 111 minutes in Argentina's World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia earlier this month. 'It's our responsibility to create the right environment for him to shine.' Miami will also take on Porto and Palmeiras in the 32-club competition. Al Ahly coach Jose Riveiro, who took charge last month following the departure of Marcel Koller, believes Messi still has what it takes to shine. 'He is a player who can turn the game around at every moment. He's a player you cannot forget at any moment,' Riveiro told a press conference. 'His skill has always been his vision of the game and that has not changed. He is not a coach but he guides the players around him, he's surrounded with young talent.' Al Ahly have won four the last six African Champions League titles. S
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Messi magic needed for Inter Miami as injuries pile up
INTER MIAMI will have to rely heavily on Lionel Messi's firepower as they prepare for Saturday's Club World Cup opener against Al-Ahly, with coach Javier Mascherano forced to re-shuffle his backline due to a string of injuries. Fullback Jordi Alba, fellow defender Gonzalo Lujan and defensive midfielder Yannick Bright have all been ruled out of the Group A clash at the Hard Rock Stadium. 'They are not available for this game, hopefully they will be for the second game,' Mascherano told a press conference on Friday. Alba, one of Messi's former Barcelona teammates, is sidelined with a hamstring issue. There were also concerns regarding the fitness of centre back David Martinez. 'David had some kind of pain yesterday and we did not want to take any risks,' said Mascherano. 'The reality is that throughout the season, the team have dealt with injuries, but the players who stepped in rose to the challenge. That gives us peace of mind,' he said. Miami have conceded 16 goals in their last six competitive games. Much of Miami's chances rest on Messi's shoulders. 'He's in good shape this season. There were moments when we had to give him some time to rest, but he's played the last 15 games, except for the match against Dallas when we rested the entire squad,' said Mascherano. 'We were also fortunate he was able to rest during Argentina's last two games,' he added referring to Messi playing 111 minutes in Argentina's World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia earlier this month. 'It's our responsibility to create the right environment for him to shine.' Miami will also take on Porto and Palmeiras in the 32-club competition. Al Ahly coach Jose Riveiro, who took charge last month following the departure of Marcel Koller, believes Messi still has what it takes to shine. 'He is a player who can turn the game around at every moment. He's a player you cannot forget at any moment,' Riveiro told a press conference. 'His skill has always been his vision of the game and that has not changed. He is not a coach but he guides the players around him, he's surrounded with young talent.'
