Lionel Messi on Inter Miami's bench for Leagues Cup match against León
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:29 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Lionel Messi is on the bench for Inter Miami's latest match in the Leagues Cup against León. He recently returned to the U.S. after a trip to Rosario to say farewell to his father. The match is critical as both teams vie for a spot in the next round of the competition. Observers will monitor how Miami performs without Messi starting.
- •Messi is on the bench for Inter Miami.
- •Inter Miami faces León in the Leagues Cup.
- •Match determines advancement to the next round.
- •Messi returned from Rosario after visiting his father.
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Messi named on Inter Miami's bench
"Lionel Messi returned to the United States after traveling to Rosario to say goodbye to his father, and tonight he is on Inter Miami’s bench.The player joins the MLS side for their latest match to f...
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