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Messi to Miss Miami's MLS Orlando Clash

ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUG 9 – Inter Miami confirms Messi will miss Sunday’s MLS match against Orlando City due to a right leg muscle injury sustained last week, with his return date still uncertain.

  • Inter Miami will face Orlando City on Sunday without Lionel Messi due to a minor right leg muscle injury sustained last weekend against Necaxa.
  • Messi's absence follows the team's recent progress to the Leagues Cup quarterfinals after earning eight points in the initial phase and reaching second place.
  • Head coach Javier Mascherano confirmed Saturday that Messi is fine but ruled him out of the Orlando match to avoid risking his recovery amid a busy schedule.
  • Mascherano said, 'No, Leo will not be available tomorrow' and called it 'crazy to take the risk' to play Messi given upcoming fixtures, while remaining optimistic about his return.
  • Inter Miami aims to win all 12 remaining MLS games and the three Leagues Cup matches, including an August 20 quarterfinal at Chase Stadium against Tigres.
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