Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami training ten days after World Cup final
Lionel Messi rejoined Inter Miami’s training session ten days after Argentina’s 1‑0 extra‑time loss to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. After the defeat he spent several days in his hometown of Rosario with his family, including his father Jorge who is dealing with an undisclosed illness. Both Messi and teammate Rodrigo De Paul were granted permission to miss the MLS vs. Liga MX All‑Star Game.
During Messi’s post‑World Cup absence Inter Miami kept a six‑game winning streak, beating Chicago Fire 3‑2 and CF Montréal 1‑0. The club currently sits second in the Eastern Conference with 37 points, two points behind Nashville SC. Upcoming fixtures include an MLS match against Columbus Crew on 1 August and a Leagues Cup group‑stage game versus Atlético San Luis on 5 August. Coach Guillermo Hoyos said no specific date has been set for Messi’s competitive return, emphasizing the need for physical and mental rest after the demanding tournament.
Entities: 2026 FIFA World Cup · Argentina national football team · Columbus Crew · Guillermo Hoyos · Inter Miami CF · Lionel Messi · Luis Suárez · Major League Soccer · Rodrigo De Paul
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- [● 9 SOURCES] Inter Miami kept a six‑game winning streak while Messi was absent.
- [● 9 SOURCES] Inter Miami sits second in the Eastern Conference with 37 points, two points behind Nashville SC.
- [● 9 SOURCES] Messi and Rodrigo De Paul were granted permission to skip the MLS vs. Liga MX All‑Star Game.
- [● 9 SOURCES] Messi missed Inter Miami’s two MLS matches (3‑2 win over Chicago Fire and 1‑0 win over CF Montréal) during his post‑World Cup break.
- [● 10 SOURCES] Argentina lost the World Cup 2026 final 1‑0 to Spain after extra time on July 19, 2026.
- [● 10 SOURCES] Messi spent time with his family in Rosario, Argentina, and his father Jorge Messi is suffering from an undisclosed illness.
- [● 10 SOURCES] Inter Miami’s next matches are an MLS game versus Columbus Crew on August 1 and a Leagues Cup fixture against San Luis on August 5.
- [● 10 SOURCES] Lionel Messi returned to training with Inter Miami 10 days after the World Cup final. (e93ff418-5515-4ef9-b7e6-41a62cfc3d7a,09b71350-9e81-4559-8b57-75d1e1315560,c1562fbc-cd47-4375-9c56-8d87636a881c,aac5a273‑)
- [● 18 SOURCES] Inter Miami will play Atlético San Luis in the Leagues Cup on 5 August. (multiple sources)
- [● 18 SOURCES] Inter Miami will face Columbus Crew on 1 August in an MLS match. (multiple sources)
- [● 18 SOURCES] Messi and Rodrigo De Paul were exempted from the MLS All‑Star Game. (multiple sources)
- [● 18 SOURCES] Inter Miami won 3‑2 over Chicago Fire and 1‑0 over CF Montréal during Messi’s absence, extending a six‑game winning streak. (multiple sources)