Lionel Messi Expected to Return to Miami Amid Family Tragedy
Lionel Messi is scheduled to return to Miami on Wednesday after making an emergency trip to Argentina due to his father's death. He left Inter Miami during their 2026 Leagues Cup campaign and is expected to arrive in the U.S. by Wednesday afternoon.
Messi's flight from Rosario, Argentina, is set to depart at 10:30 p.m. local time. Despite his return, his availability for the Leagues Cup match against Club Leon, which takes place the same night at 9:30 p.m. ET, is uncertain. Inter Miami's head coach, Guillermo Hoyos, has not provided details on Messi's timeline for rejoining the team.
Following his father's passing, Messi spent time with family in Argentina, attending memorial services before returning to his home in Funes. Inter Miami faces a critical moment in their Leagues Cup campaign, needing a win against Club Leon to avoid elimination, while also preparing for an upcoming match against Nashville SC in the Supporters’ Shield standings.
