Overview

• Javier Mascherano said reports that Lionel Messi “reprimanded” him are false, describing their conversation as a tactical discussion during Inter Miami’s defeat to Chicago.
• The coach explained they were addressing Chicago’s deep defensive block and the lack of space between lines, adjustments he said were reinforced at halftime.
• U.S. outlets had reported that Messi told Mascherano the team “couldn’t keep playing like this,” a claim the coach dismissed in his pre-match press conference.
• Mascherano reported Allen Obando has rejoined full training, David Ruiz is out following recent surgery, and Mateo Silvetti is with Argentina’s U-20s in Chile.
• Inter Miami hosts New England Revolution on Saturday at Chase Stadium with Apple TV+ carrying the broadcast, as the third-place club seeks points to climb the Eastern Conference before the playoffs.