Lionel Messi, who returned from injury last weekend, suffered a setback and had to miss the Leagues Cup quarterfinal against Tigres.

The 2025 Leagues Cup quarterfinals delivered drama and goals, setting up an all-MLS semifinal stage for the first time in the tournament’s history, leaving Liga MX out of the final stretch.

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano continued to instruct from the stands after his ejection, including appearing to make a call to an assistant.

Inter Miami faces a setback as Jordi Alba is forced off injured in their Leagues Cup quarterfinal, joining Lionel Messi on the sidelines.

Jordi Alba and Ian Fray both started for Inter Miami against Tigres, where they, however, had to come off due to injury and should be replaced by Noah Allen and Marcelo Weigandt respectively for ...