Inter Miami are gearing up for their first MLS fixtures in nearly two months, but the Herons will reportedly have to get by without captain Lionel Messi and his fellow countryman Rodrigo De Paul.
The two Argentina internationals helped La Albiceleste reach the 2026 World Cup final, but had to settle for runners-up medals after suffering a dismal 1–0 defeat to Spain. Messi played 120 minutes at MetLife Stadium, while De Paul was replaced in the 70th minute.