Lionel Messi, Miami and Inter

Why Didn't Lionel Messi Play for Inter Miami vs. Charlotte?
Lionel Messi did not play against Charlotte because Inter Miami had to play down a man after Oscar Ustari's early red card.
Inside Inter Miami: Still unbeaten, but when will Lionel Messi return?
Inter Miami is 5-0-1 across all competitions including the past three without Lionel Messi. Will the icon return the pitch during the team’s trip to Jamaica Thursday?
Inter Miami announce another Argentine teammate for Lionel Messi
Inter Miami's sporting project continues to take shape. Along with preserving their unbeaten record in 2025, Javier Mascherano has brought in another Argentine young player to provide additional support for Lionel Messi.
Where are they now? Inter Miami’s XI from Lionel Messi’s debut in 2023
Luis Suarez is among the star names that have been drafted in to help Messi’s Inter Miami compete at the top end of North American soccer. The Galactico policy has proved succes
Lionel Messi held out of Inter Miami win after Oscar Ustari red
Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano said he changed the game plan after goalkeeper Oscar Ustari received a red card against Charlotte FC at Chase Stadium, preventing Lionel Messi from coming off the bench as a substitute.
Inter Miami signs another Argentine teammate for Lionel Messi, previously coached by Mascherano
With a challenging 2025 season ahead, Inter Miami has announced the signing of yet another Argentine teammate for Lionel Messi, who got previously coached by Javier Mascherano.
Messi on bench, Ustari red card, 10-man Inter Miami beats Charlotte 1-0 with Allende goal
Lionel Messi returned to the active roster on Sunday after missing back-to-back games, but he was not in the Inter Miami starting lineup against Charlotte FC. The Argentine captain began the game on the bench on a sunny afternoon at Chase Stadium.
Inter Miami tops Charlotte FC sans Messi, with 10 men on field: Recap, highlights
Lionel Messi never saw the field during Sunday's game between Inter Miami and Charlotte FC. He wasn't needed though as Miami emerged victorious, 1-0.
Injured? Mascherano Reveals Why Messi Missed Inter Miami CF Game
Argentinian Javier Mascherano, head coach of Inter Miami, revealed this Sunday that he chose not to play Leo Messi in the match against Charlotte because "it was best to keep him safe" due to his muscle strain.
Explained: Why Lionel Messi sat out third straight game for Inter Miami – as MLS outfit admit to change of plan when it comes to injury 'risk'
Javier Mascherano has explained why Lionel Messi sat out a third straight game for Inter Miami, with the Herons battling to a ...
Inter Miami: Javier Mascherano gives key update on Lionel Messi ahead of Concacaf Champions Cup clash
Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's match against the Houston Dynamo, prompting speculation about his fitness. Coach Javier ...
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Inter Miami defeats Cavalier FC in Champions Cup without Messi: Highlights
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Lionel Messi sat in a premium on-field suite as his Inter Miami teammates were nearly on the wrong side of a historic letdown against Jamaican Premier League champions ...