Inter Miami take on Houston Dynamo tonight in the 2023 US Open Cup final, but many wonder why Lionel Messi is not taking the field.

Lionel Messi did not feature in the U.S. Open Cup final match due to injury issues, as the side faced a 1-2 defeat to Houston Dynamo.

Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami at the absolute perfect time to win trophies. He carried Inter through the Leagues Cup within weeks of signing. On Wednesday, he can win a second title in as many months;

Miami’s unrelenting schedule has caught up with Lionel Messi, and now seems to be dragging down the entire squad.

How and why the spectacle of Messi Mania is showing to be one part of a greater vision that ownership is instilling in the club and its communities: the Freedom To Dream.

No clear explanation has been given for the Argentinian's injury with references to “muscle fatigue”. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Former USMNT star Julian Green has expressed his willingness to make a move to MLS, potentially joining Lionel Messi at Inter Miami

Inter Miami boss Gerardo Martino has made a big revelation about Lionel Messi just hours after his side lost the U.S. Open Cup final.

Inter Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino has not ruled out Lionel Messi’s chances of taking part in the U.S. Open Cup final. It will come down to a game-time decision to determine Messi’s availability in the summit clash against Houston Dynamo,

Injured Lionel Messi was not on Inter Miami's roster as the club tried to win its second trophy in just over a month, after his arrival transformed the team's fortunes.