Overview
- Inter Miami conceded a 3-2 defeat to Club León at Nu Stadium, leaving the Herons with one win and two losses and out of the Leagues Cup Phase One.
- Daniel Arcila scored twice, including an 83rd-minute winner, after Miami had led through Daniel Pinter and Yannick Bright to complete León’s second-half comeback.
- Lionel Messi made an emotional second-half return from Argentina after his father’s death, came off the bench at halftime, and posted an Instagram message expressing uncertainty about his playing future.
- Inter Miami confirmed by MRI that center back Micael suffered a sprained right ankle in the match and will follow a phased return to training depending on his recovery.
- With Leagues Cup over, the club turns focus to the MLS schedule and remaining trophies, and will monitor Messi’s readiness and defensive options ahead of upcoming league matches.