Overview

• Luis Suárez converted two penalties to beat Tigres 2-1 and send Inter Miami into the Leagues Cup semifinals.
• Lionel Messi sat out after reporting discomfort in training, and Javier Mascherano says he will not travel to face D.C. United as he rests for the Aug. 27 meeting with Orlando City at Chase Stadium.
• Jordi Alba sustained a knee knock against Tigres and has been ruled out for Saturday, with the staff targeting his recovery for the semifinal.
• Mascherano received a halftime red card and was later seen relaying instructions by phone from the stands, drawing criticism and questions about enforcement after his dismissal.
• Reports say Messi personally called Cruz Azul defender Gonzalo Piovi about a move to Miami, but talks are stalled over the Mexican club’s demand for more upfront payment versus Miami’s installment proposal.