Overview
- Lionel Messi took part in Inter Miami training on Wednesday after a recent muscle issue, with his status for Saturday’s visit to LAFC to be determined by late‑week assessments.
- Inter Miami striker Germán Berterame received his work visa and is available for the opener, while Sergio Reguilón remains sidelined.
- MLS will pause from May 25 to July 16 for the World Cup and resume July 17, with all league matches this season available to Apple TV subscribers without the Season Pass paywall.
- Fox announced a 34‑game MLS slate that includes the July 17 restart doubleheader—Atlanta United at Nashville on Fox and LA Galaxy vs. LAFC on FS1—and select Inter Miami broadcasts in May.
- Argentina’s preparations include a reported 21‑day muscle injury layoff for Nicolás González, ongoing overtures encouraging Ángel Di María to return from international retirement, and Messi maintaining that any World Cup decision depends on his fitness.