Messi rests, newcomers shine, Mascherano sees red

Inter Miami boss Mascherano: Needed to rest Messi to avoid injury
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said he chose to rest Lionel Messi against the Houston Dynamo on Sunday in an effort to prevent an injury to the Argentina star after he featured in three matches in seven days.
Inside Inter Miami: Messi rests, newcomers shine, Mascherano sees red, big games ahead
Messi skips game, Inter Miami routs Houston without him, Luis Suarez defies age, Javier Mascherano fumes over controversial Ian Fray red card.
Lionel Messi won’t play in Inter Miami vs. Houston Dynamo game Sunday. Here’s the latest.
Lionel Messi will not play for Inter Miami in Sunday’s match against the Houston Dynamo. He did not travel with his Inter Miami teammates to Houston, a team club spokesman said Saturday. The reason: Messi needs to rest — a decision made by Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano.
Inter Miami: Javier Mascherano gives key update on Lionel Messi ahead of Concacaf Champions Cup clash
Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's match against the Houston Dynamo, prompting speculation about his fitness. Coach Javier Mascherano has since addressed Messi's status. Lionel Messi did not participate in Inter Miami‘s MLS match against the Houston Dynamo on March 2,
With Lionel Messi’s return, Inter Miami faces Cavalier: Projected lineups for the CONCACAF Champions Cup match
Inter Miami enters their Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 tie against Cavalier FC in strong form, having recently won matches in both the Concacaf Champions League and MLS. Their victories over Sporting Kansas City and Houston Dynamo showcase their attacking prowess and overall team strength.
Jamaican champ Cavalier FC pumped for 'David vs. Goliath' match against Messi, Inter Miami
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will host Jamaican Premier League champions Cavalier FC on Thursday in the Concacaf Champions ...
Cavalier FC, Jamaican fans abuzz over ‘David vs. Goliath’ game vs. Messi, Inter Miami
Messi expected to play for Inter Miami vs. Cavalier in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 Thursday, but coach Javier ...
Messi could have another Argentine teammate as Inter Miami reportedly submit offer for midfielder
Inter Miami are looking to bolster their roster further and are now targeting a promising young Argentine midfielder to ...
‘Out for a month’ risk led to Lionel Messi being rested by Inter Miami – with MLS outfit taking no gambles on Argentine superstar’s fitness
Javier Mascherano admits that the risk of losing Lionel Messi “for a month” led to Inter Miami resting the Argentine superstar early in 2025.