Inter Miami, fresh off clinching a Leagues Cup quarterfinal spot, returns to MLS play against Orlando on the road on Sunday.

Inter Miami CF is furious about the suspension of two key players. Both Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will be forced to miss one game after sitting out of the MLS All-Star Game, and the club’s co ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Inter Miami’s signing of De Paul also bodes well for the club’s aspirations to re-sign Messi, 38, who is signed through the rest of the 2025 MLS season.

Lionel Messi has been sensational throughout the 2025 Major League Soccer season, but will not participate in the All-Star game after being left off the matchday roster.

Jeff Dean/Getty Images via CNN Newsource Inter Miami star Lionel Messi (right) and teammate Jordi Alba (left) enter the pitch during an MLS match against FC Cincinnati on July 16.

Rodrigo De Paul scored his first goal for Inter Miami as the Herons booked their spot in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals with a commanding 3-1 win over Mexican giants Pumas.