Lionel Messi announced himself to the U.S. by inspiring Inter Miami to Leagues Cup glory two summers ago, and the Argentine, off the back of an impressive Club World Cup, is aiming to take the Herons, recently buoyed by the arrival of Rodrigo De Paul from Atlético Madrid, deep into the competition once more.

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi reportedly suffered a "minor muscle injury in his right leg" during Saturday's Leagues Cup match against Necaxa, according to a statement from the club.

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is dealing with a muscle injury in his right leg after being hurt in the opening minutes of Saturday’s Leagues Cup match against Necaxa, the club said.