Lionel Messi Misses Second Consecutive Game for Inter Miami

The star forward was rested during Inter Miami's Concacaf Champions Cup match against Cavalier FC to manage his workload.

Lionel Messi did not play in Inter Miami's Concacaf Champions Cup Group of 16 match against Jamaican club Cavalier FC on Thursday night.
This marks Messi's second consecutive missed game, following his absence from Sunday's MLS match against Houston Dynamo.
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano emphasized that Messi is not injured and has been training normally, but his playing time is being managed due to a congested schedule.
Messi's absence comes during a demanding stretch of four matches in 11 days for Inter Miami, with upcoming games against Charlotte FC and Cavalier FC in Jamaica.
The decision to rest Messi aims to prevent potential injuries as he prepares for a busy month, including international matches with Argentina.