Messi and de Paul take hiatus from Inter Miami after World Cup
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Lionel Messi and Rodrigo de Paul will not participate in the next two matches for Inter Miami CF following their commitments at the FIFA World Cup with Argentina. Reports indicate that both players will take time off before rejoining the team for the remainder of the Major League Soccer season. Inter Miami's upcoming fixtures lack specific details regarding player lineups in their absence. The team will continue to adapt without these key players as they pursue their season goals.
- •Messi and de Paul are on hiatus for the next two matches.
- •Both players recently participated in the FIFA World Cup.
- •Inter Miami CF awaits their return for the remainder of the MLS season.
- •The team will adjust to their absence in upcoming games.
- 10:59 PMESPN — Sources: Messi on hiatus for next 2 Miami games
"Lionel Messi and Rodrigo de Paul will take some time before rejoining Inter Miami CF for the remainder of the MLS season following their participation in the FIFA World Cup with Argentina, sources told ESPN.
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