Lionel Messi won’t feature in Miami’s Leagues Cup match at Columbus

Gerardo Martino, the Inter Miami coach, announced that Lionel Messi will miss the Leagues Cup knockout match against Columbus Crew due to a right ankle injury. Despite removing his walking boot, Messi hasn’t trained with his team. The Leagues Cup features clubs from MLS and Mexico’s Liga MX, and this match is crucial for quarter-final qualifications.