Javier Mascherano says it would be foolish to think Inter Miami are the same team without Lionel Messi playing

Javier Mascherano admits he has to manage the game time he gives Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets

Even at 37 years old, Inter Miami CF’s Lionel Messi doesn’t need many days off as he strives for North American silverware.

Inter Miami's next Major League Soccer opponents, the Houston Dynamo, have offered free tickets to fans after the Herons left Lionel Messi at home.

Inter Miami will be in for a challenge facing the Houston Dynamo on Sunday as Lionel Messi didn't travel with the team, according to the Miami Herald. There's no injury concern, just that Messi needed to be rested given Inter Miami's congested schedule juggling Champions Cup play and league play,

Lionel Messi did not travel with his Inter Miami teammates to Texas to face the Houston Dynamo at Shell Energy Stadium on Sunday night, a source confirmed to ESPN. New Miami head coach Javier Mascherano made the decision to rest the star forward due to the team's packed schedule.

After a strong start to the season, Lionel Messi confidently outlined Inter Miami’s objectives. He acknowledged the significant changes the squad has undergone and emphasized the team’s ambitions for the year.