Lionel Messi, star of Inter Miami, commented on his recent one-game suspension in MLS after he missed the All-Star Game. Inter Miami come off a hard-fought 2-1 win over Atlas in the Leagues Cup, a match that also marked Lionel Messi’s return to the lineup after serving a one-game suspension.

Inter Miami CF coach Javier Mascherano hopes Lionel Messi enters the 2025 Leagues Cup tournament with more motivation after serving a one-game suspension for missing the MLS All-Star game.

After Inter Miami’s debut in the Leagues Cup, Lionel Messi spoke about the sanction he received from Major League Soccer. On Wednesday night, Inter Miami made their 2025 Leagues Cup debut with a last-minute victory over Atlas of Mexico.