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Messi a Game-Time Decision as Inter Miami Host Orlando in Leagues Cup Semifinal

Inter Miami will decide Lionel Messi’s fitness at kickoff under acting coach Javier Morales.

Inter Miami players celebrate a goal against Tigres in the Leagues Cup quarterfinal.
Lionel Messi could return to action in the Leagues Cup semifinal.
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Overview

  • Kickoff is 8:30 p.m. ET Wednesday at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, with U.S. streaming on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass.
  • Assistant Javier Morales said Messi and Jordi Alba completed training on Monday and Tuesday and their availability will be set on matchday, adding he imagines Messi will be in the squad.
  • Head coach Javier Mascherano is suspended after a red card in the quarterfinal, leaving Morales to lead Inter Miami on the touchline.
  • The winner advances to the final and clinches a 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup berth, with the loser retaining a chance via Sunday’s third-place game.
  • Orlando City have defeated Miami twice this season by a combined 7-1, while Miami reached the semis past Tigres as Luis Suárez converted two penalties and Messi sat out with a right leg muscle issue.