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Lionel Messi back in training with Inter Miami after World Cup
Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami’s training facility on 29 July 2026, ten days after Argentina’s 1‑0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey. He had spent about a week in his hometown of Rosario with his family before flying back to Miami. Coach Guillermo Hoyos confirmed there is no set date for Messi or teammate Rodrigo De Paul to re‑join the squad, noting they need time to recover from the physical and mental toll of the tournament. Both players were exempted from the MLS All‑Star Game in Charlotte. In the training video Messi was seen alongside fellow Argentine Luis Suárez. The club has not announced a competitive debut, but the next possible appearances could be the MLS match against Columbus Crew on 1 August or the Leagues Cup fixture versus Atlético San Luis on 5 August.
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Argentina national football team · Cruz Azul · Guillermo Hoyos · Inter Miami · Inter Miami CF · Lionel Messi · Luis Suárez · MLS Board of Governors · Major League Soccer · Rodrigo De Paul
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Messi spent several days in Rosario with his family after the 2026 World Cup. rosariolaciudad.com.ar · thanhnien.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Inter Miami will face Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup final on 16 September at Hard Rock Stadium.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Messi departed from Rosario International Airport (Islas Malvinas) on a private flight to Miami on Tuesday night. rosariolaciudad.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Messi and Angel Di María were granted special permission to rest until fully fit and miss the MLS All‑Star game without penalty. thanhnien.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Inter Miami signed midfielder Casemiro and forward Luis Suárez. thanhnien.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cruz Azul qualified for the Campeones Cup by beating Toluca 3‑1 to win the Liga MX Campeón de Campeones.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] FIFA rejected claims that a VAR decision in the World Cup quarter‑final involving Argentina was incorrect. thanhnien.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Inter Miami qualified for the Campeones Cup by winning the 2025 MLS Cup.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Inter Miami won the Leagues Cup on 19 August 2023, the MLS Cup, the Eastern Conference title and the Supporters' Shield. www.sportskeeda.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] MLS is targeting a $500 million broadcast rights deal after Messi leaves the league. www.sportskeeda.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Inter Miami are second in the MLS Eastern Conference with 37 points from 17 games. www.sportskeeda.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Argentina lost 1‑0 to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. noticiasmendoza.com.ar