Amid a tumultuous 2026, Lionel Messi is staring in the face of a trophy-less season, a true rarity in his illustrious career. He will have the chance to change his fate this week, though, as Inter Miami take on the most important five-day spell of the season so far.
On Wednesday, the Herons face Liga MX powerhouse Cruz Azul in the one-match, winner-take-all Campeones Cup at Nu Stadium. The trophy, contested since 2018 and always hosted by an MLS team, pits the reigning MLS Cup and Liga MX champions against each other.
