Despite Messi's absence, Inter Miami rallied to a 3-1 victory over Pumas UNAM in their final group stage match, securing a spot in the 2025 Leagues Cup quarterfinals.
FIFA and various international and regional football organizations have strongly condemned the threats against Katia Itzel Garcia after she officiated the Monterrey vs. FC Cincinnati Leagues Cup match.
Captain Lionel Messi left the field in the 11th minute due to injury, as Inter Miami narrowly defeated Necaxa (Mexico) in a penalty shootout in the Leagues Cup.
The Leagues Cup Disciplinary Committee has banned Lionel Messi's bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, from the technical area due to an incident during the Inter Miami vs. Atlas match on 31/7.