Lionel Messi, Inter Miami CF and Javier Mascherano

Lionel Messi held out of Inter Miami win after Oscar Ustari red
Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano said he changed the game plan after goalkeeper Oscar Ustari received a red card against Charlotte FC at Chase Stadium, preventing Lionel Messi from coming off the bench as a substitute.
Inter Miami coach Mascherano explains another unexpected Messi absence
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano insisted Lionel Messi was not injured after the Argentine superstar was held out of his second straight game.
Mascherano provides key update on Lionel Messi’s availability for Inter Miami’s next match
Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami’s final training session ahead of their match against Charlotte FC, with head coach Javier Mascherano addressing the likelihood of the star player suiting up. Inter Miami fans are eagerly awaiting Lionel Messi’s return to the pitch after the Argentine missed the first leg of the Champions Cup Round of 16 clash against Cavalier SC.
Mascherano optimistic Lionel Messi can play for Miami vs Charlotte
Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano said he is optimistic Lionel Messi could make the roster for the match against Charlotte FC on Sunday night at Chase Stadium, though added he was unwilling to take unnecessary risks with the star player.
Javier Mascherano following doctors orders amid Lionel Messi absence for Inter Miami
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano has brushed aside Lionel Messi's absence from their Thursday night win against Cavalier as simple rest for the 37-year-old
Will Lionel Messi play in Inter Miami's match vs. Charlotte FC Sunday? Here's the latest
Lionel Messi is feeling “much better” with a possibility he could play for Inter Miami on Sunday against Charlotte FC, coach Javier Mascherano said.
Javier Mascherano provides injury update on Lionel Messi after missing last two Inter Miami games
After missing Inter Miami’s last two games, coach Javier Mascherano provided an injury update on Lionel Messi’s fitness.
Javier Mascherano addresses Lionel Messi injury concerns ahead of Champions Cup clash
Javier Mascherano has addressed concerns regarding Lionel Messi's health after the star forward was absent from Inter Miami's recent 4-1 win away at the Houston Dynamo
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.
Is Lionel Messi playing today for Inter Miami vs Charlotte in Matchday 3 of 2025 MLS season?
Inter Miami have enjoyed a remarkable run in 2025, remaining undefeated so far. However, Lionel Messi has missed the team's last two matches, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming clash with Charlotte FC.
WATCH: Lionel Messi returns to training for Inter Miami after two-match absence, coach Javier Mascherano 'optimistic' he can play Sunday
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