Messi tracker: All goals, assists, key moments for Inter Miami in 2025
With Lionel Messi in the final year of his contract with Inter Miami, ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of the World Cup winner's performances.
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Suárez banned 6 games for spitting at rival staffer
Inter Miami striker Luis Suárez has been given a six-game suspension for spitting at a Seattle Sounders staff member following Sunday's Leagues Cup final.
Suárez apologizes for spitting on Sounders staffer
Luis Suárez apologized for spitting on a Seattle Sounders staffer following Sunday's Leagues Cup final loss.
Orlando files complaint over ref calls in Miami loss
Orlando filed an official complaint to Leagues Cup organizers over the officiating during its semifinal with Miami, a club spokesperson confirmed to ESPN.
Burley: MLS need to 'throw the book' at Suárez (1:54)
Who's to blame for huge brawl as Inter Miami lose Leagues Cup final? (1:09)
Miami's Suárez appears to spit on Seattle staffer
Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez appeared to spit on a Seattle Sounders staffer after his team's 3-0 loss in the Leagues Cup final at Lumen Field on Sunday night.
Seattle beats Miami, Messi to win Leagues Cup
The Seattle Sounders added a brand-new piece of hardware to their trophy case on Sunday night, beating Inter Miami 3-0 in the Leagues Cup final in front of a sold-out Lumen Field to win the third edition of the tournament between MLS and Liga MX.
Messi: I 'played with fear' in semifinal win
Lionel Messi admitted to "playing with fear" as he returned from injury to score twice in Inter Miami's Leagues Cup semifinal win over Orlando City.
Messi's magic fires Miami into Leagues Cup final
Inter Miami advanced to the Leagues Cup final with a 3-1 victory over Orlando City on Wednesday night, thanks to two goals from a returning Lionel Messi.
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Coach: Miami hopes Messi fit for Cup semifinal
Inter Miami assistant coach Javier Morales said the team will continue to monitor Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba before deciding on the availability of each player for the Leagues Cup semifinal match against Orlando City on Wednesday night.
Miami coach defends sitting in stands after red
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said he abided by Leagues Cup rules when by sitting in the VIP seats above the club bench and using his cell phone to call the video analyst team after getting a red card in the quarterfinal match vs. Tigres.
How Leagues Cup is becoming a hotbed for global scouting
With 36 Liga MX and MLS teams playing in Leagues Cup, has the competition become a place for international clubs interested in scouting North America's best players?
Miami wins thriller with Messi out, coach sent off
Inter Miami CF advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 Leagues Cup tournament after a dramatic 2-1 win over Tigres on Wednesday night at Chase Stadium.
Injured Messi out of Miami's Leagues Cup QF
Lionel Messi is out of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup quarterfinal against Tigres UANL on Wednesday night due to an ongoing "minor" muscle injury.
Suárez wants to retire with Messi, future TBD
Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez has said he wants to retire alongside longtime teammate Lionel Messi, before maintaining that each player's future does not depend on the other.
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'Too risky' for Messi to face Orlando - Mascherano
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano confirmed Lionel Messi will not travel with the team to face Orlando City on Sunday night at Inter&co Stadium, admitting it would be too big of a risk for the player given the busy schedule.
Miami makes Leagues Cup quarters with Messi out
Inter Miami beat Pumas UNAM in their final group game of the 2025 Leagues Cup on Wednesday night at Chase Stadium to clinch a spot in the knockout round of the tournament.
Leagues Cup Standings
| Group 1 | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Sounders FC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +9 | 9 |
| Inter Miami CF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 8 |
| LA Galaxy | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 |
| Orlando City SC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| Portland Timbers | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| Columbus Crew | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Real Salt Lake | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 6 |
| LAFC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 6 |
| New York Red Bulls | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 6 |
| Minnesota United FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| FC Cincinnati | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Colorado Rapids | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Charlotte FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Atlanta United FC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| San Diego FC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| New York City FC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| CF Montréal | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 2 |
| Houston Dynamo FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
| Group 2 | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Toluca | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 8 |
| Pachuca | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Tigres UANL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Puebla | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| FC Juarez | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| Guadalajara | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Mazatlán FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Pumas UNAM | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| Atlético de San Luis | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 5 |
| América | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Necaxa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| Cruz Azul | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -7 | 4 |
| Tijuana | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Monterrey | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 2 |
| León | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Querétaro | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Atlas | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
| Santos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |