Overview
- Hoyos said on Tuesday that Messi and Rodrigo De Paul can take the time they need to rest and the club will not set specific return dates.
- Reports say Messi flew to Miami to join his family and plans to travel to Rosario for downtime instead of returning to Buenos Aires with the Argentina delegation.
- Inter Miami faces an MLS match against Chicago Fire the next matchday and the coach’s decision leaves it uncertain whether either player will be available.
- Coverage referenced FIFPRO’s 21-day rest recommendation as context, but Inter Miami has not confirmed following that guideline.
- Because Messi and De Paul are central to the team’s on-field performance and public profile, their delayed return could affect lineup choices, match results and fan engagement through the start of the MLS schedule.