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Messi available for Inter Miami in Leagues Cup match against Leon

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:44 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Messi available for Inter Miami in Leagues Cup match against Leon

Summary

Lionel Messi is available to come off the bench for Inter Miami in their Leagues Cup match against Leon on Wednesday evening. He recently returned to Miami after attending his father's funeral in Argentina. Despite his grief, Messi has opted to assist Miami's chances of advancing to the knockout stage, especially after their previous loss to Monterrey. Miami currently has three points and must secure a win against Leon while hoping for favorable results in other matches.

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By the Numbers

•Messi arrived in Miami after attending his father's funeral.
•Inter Miami lost 2-1 against Monterrey in their last group match.
•Miami has three points and needs a victory over Leon.
•Rodrigo De Paul and Casemiro will start for Miami.
•Luis Suarez is suspended, and German Berterame is out with a concussion.

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11:44 PMYahoo Sports — Grieving Messi available for Miami in Leagues Cup clash

What they're saying

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Lionel Messi, fresh off his flight from Argentina, will be available to come off the bench on Wednesday in Inter Miami's Leagues Cup group stage match against Mexican side Leon.Nevertheless, Messi wasted no time in making himself available to coach Guillermo Hoyos for Miami's last attempt to reach the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup, the competition for Major League Soccer and Mexican Liga MX sides.
— Yahoo Sports

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