FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Lionel Messi’s status remains in question before Inter Miami hosts Tigres UANL in a Leagues Cup quarterfinal match on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 8 p.m. ET.
Messi is dealing with a nagging right hamstring injury, and it’s unclear if he will play in the match or be available in some capacity as a starter or substitute. Messi’s availability will be confirmed when Inter Miami announces its starting lineup about an hour before the match.
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano did not rule out Messi’s availability, one day before. Messi did not practice with teammates, while the coach said he trained separately. Messi was first injured during a Leagues Cup match on Aug. 2, and appeared to reaggravate in an Aug. 16 MLS match against the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Inter Miami-Tigres match:
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Is Messi playing tonight?
It’s unclear. Messi’s playing status will be confirmed when Inter Miami announces its starting lineup, an hour before the match.
What time is the Inter Miami vs. Tigres UANL Leagues Cup match?
The match is Aug. 20 at 8 p.m. ET (9 p.m. in Argentina).
How to watch Inter Miami vs. Tigres UANL Leagues Cup match on TV?
The match will be available on FS1 in English, and UniMás in Spanish.
How to watch Inter Miami vs. Tigres UANL match on live stream?
The match will be available to live stream on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV, and the Apple TV+ channel.
Here are the other Leagues Cup quarterfinal matches
Orlando City vs. Toluca,9 p.m. ET (MLS Season Pass and Apple TV+)
Seattle Sounders vs. Puebla, 11 p.m. ET (FS1 and UniMás on TV in the U.S.; MLS Season Pass and Apple TV+)
L.A. Galaxy vs. Pachuca, 11:45 p.m. ET (MLS Season Pass and Apple TV+)
Inter Miami vs. Tigres UANL betting odds
Inter Miami is a slight favorite at home during regulation, according to BETMGM.
Inter Miami: +115
Tie: +240
Tigres: +165
Over/under: 3.5 goals
Messi’s last match in Argentina? Here’s what we know
Argentina will host Venezuela on Sept. 4 at Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires, then visit Ecuador on Sept. 9.
Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, has already qualified for the 2026 World Cup to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Messi, 38, has not yet declared he will play in the World Cup.
Messi upcoming schedule with Inter Miami, Argentina
Aug. 23: D.C. United vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET (MLS regular season)
Aug. 26 or 27: Leagues Cup semifinals (if applicable)
Aug. 30: Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire, 7:30 p.m. ET (MLS regular season)
Aug. 31: Leagues Cup final and third-place match (if applicable)
Sept. 4: Argentina vs. Venezuela (World Cup qualifying)
Sept. 9: Ecuador vs. Argentina (World Cup qualifying)
Sept. 13: Charlotte FC vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. (MLS regular season)
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