Lionel Messi is in Miami and is available to play for Inter Miami in its Leagues Cup group-stage match against León after attending his father’s funeral. Multiple reports say Messi has traveled from Argentina and is present for Wednesday’s match.
Inter Miami prepares for the encounter in the Leagues Cup, a tournament that includes both Major League Soccer and Mexican Liga MX clubs. Yahoo Sports reports that Messi is expected to be used as a substitute, potentially coming off the bench, as he manages the timing of his return and the circumstances surrounding the funeral. The reports characterize Messi’s availability as Miami’s last attempt to keep its campaign on track and reach the quarterfinals.
While both outlets agree on Messi’s availability and the cause of his absence, their emphasis differs slightly: one focuses on his return following the funeral, while the other specifies the likelihood of him starting or being brought on during the game.
