Lionel Messi scores and assists in Inter Miami’s 3–1 win over LA Galaxy as Javier Mascherano calls the victory “vital” and insists every game is a final.

Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez scored in the 86th and 89th minutes, respectively, to seal the victory for the Herons.

Inter Miami suffered a 4-1 thrashing against Orlando City in the Florida Derby without their main man Lionel Messi.

As Inter Miami prepare to face Necaxa in the Leagues Cup, head coach Javier Mascherano addressed Lionel Messi's contract situation.

Reports in Mexico and the U.S. suggest that Inter Miami is close to signing the 30-year-old defender for a fee in the $6-7 million range. Piovi joined Cruz Azul from Racing in 2024 for $2.5 million and has made 74 appearances for La Máquina.

See the goals that made Javier Mascherano question his players after a 4-1 mauling at Orlando, with Lionel Messi absent through injury.