Messi returns to Argentina for rest after World Cup final loss to Spain
- On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami's match against Chicago Fire following Argentina's 1-0 World Cup final loss to Spain on Sunday.
- FIFA and FIFPRO recommend a 21-day rest period after intense campaigns, a protocol Inter Miami is supporting after Messi played all 120 minutes in Sunday's final.
- Teammate Rodrigo De Paul will also miss the upcoming matches and the July 29 MLS All-Star Game against Liga MX All-Stars, ESPN reported.
- Inter Miami expects both players to return for the home game against Columbus Crew on August 1, though Messi plans to spend time with his father, Jorge, who is recovering from a health-related situation.
- Head coach Guillermo Hoyos will provide detailed updates during Tuesday's media availability as Inter Miami holds second place in the MLS Eastern Conference, five points behind Nashville SC.
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The Argentine captain arrived in Rosario on a private plane to enjoy a few days of vacation while Inter Miami awaits his reinstatement
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Sep 27, 2022; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Argentina forward Lionel Messi (10) during the second half against Jamaica at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Lionel Messi and Argentina ended the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 loss to Spain in the final on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J. Now, Messi reportedly won’t participate in the MLS All-Star Game, and he will take a rest before returning to play for Inter Miami…
On the 10th of the Albiceleste returned to trans-Andean lands separated from the rest of the plant, specifically his native Rosario, and with a great decision to take that paralyzes all of Argentina.
The captain of the Albiceleste arrived this Tuesday in Rosario, his hometown, where he will rest with his family.
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