Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi to Miss Matches Due to Ankle Injury

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi will be sidelined for the next two matches after sustaining a right ankle ligament injury during the 2024 Copa América final, as confirmed by Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino on Tuesday.

Following thorough medical examinations, Inter Miami announced that Messi “has suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle,” with his availability dependent on ongoing assessments and recovery progress.

Inter Miami’s upcoming fixtures include matches against Toronto FC on Wednesday night and Chicago Fire on Saturday night. They are also scheduled to defend their Leagues Cup title starting July 27 against Puebla.