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Will Lionel Messi play for Inter Miami during Leagues Cup? Here's what we know
View Date:2024-12-23 16:44:02
Inter Miami will begin its League Cup tournament title defense without the iconic star player who helped them win it a year ago.
Lionel Messi will not play in Saturday’s Leagues Cup opener for Inter Miami against LIGA MX club Puebla at Chase Stadium, coach Tata Martino said Friday.
Messi remains week to week with his right ankle ligament injury he suffered during Argentina’s win in the Copa America final on July 14.
Inter Miami could also be without Luis Suarez, who Martino said has some knee inflammation and will be “evaluated until the last moment” before Saturday’s match.
The positive for Inter Miami, they’ve been on a roll without Messi. They’ve won 6 of 7 games without him dating back to last month. Meanwhile, Puebla has started its season with a win, draw and two losses.
How to watch Inter Miami vs. Puebla live stream
The Leagues Cup match between Inter Miami and Puebla will air on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.
Is Messi playing in Inter Miami next game?
No, Messi remains out due to his ankle injury.
Martino said Messi remains working solely with trainers as his recovery continues, and he needs to continue wearing a walking boot.
“But the ankle is getting better and better,” Martino said.
Inter Miami vs. Puebla betting odds
Inter Miami is a -200 favorite, while a draw has +300 and a Puebla upset is +380, via BETMGM..
How to watch Leagues Cup games on Friday
Leagues Cup begins with five matches on Friday night. Here’s how to watch them:
∎Atlanta vs. DC United, 8 p.m. ET (Free live stream on Apple TV.
∎Orlando vs. Montreal, 8 p.m. ET (Live stream on MLS Season Pass)
∎Pumas vs. Austin FC, 9 p.m. ET (FS1, free live stream on Apple TV in English; UniMas and TV Azteca in Spanish)
∎Seattle vs. Minnesota, 10 p.m. ET (Live stream on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV)
∎LAFC vs. Club Tijuana, 11 p.m. ET (Live stream on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV)
What is the Leagues Cup tournament?
Leagues Cup is a midseason tournament, featuring MLS teams from the United States and Canada, and LIGA MX teams from Mexico. Here's the full schedule of Leagues Cup matches in the next month.
Leagues Cup dates to remember
Here are the key Leagues Cup dates to remember:
∎Group Stage: July 26 - August 6
∎Round of 32: August 7-9
∎Round of 16: August 12-13
∎Quarterfinals: August 16-17
∎Semifinals: August 20 or 21
∎Final and third-place match: August 25
Relive Messi and Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup title
Messi led Inter Miami to its first championship just seven games into his arrival last year, helping the club outlast Nashville SC 1-1 (10-9 in penalties) in the 2023 Leagues Cup final on Aug. 19, 2023.
When is Inter Miami’s next game?
Inter Miami’s second Leagues Cup match will be against LIGA MX side Tigres UANL at NRG Stadium in Houston on Aug. 3. The live stream will be on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.
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