Lionel Messi announced himself to the U.S. by inspiring Inter Miami to Leagues Cup glory two summers ago, and the Argentine, off the back of an impressive Club World Cup, is aiming to take the Herons, recently buoyed by the arrival of Rodrigo De Paul from Atlético Madrid, deep into the competition once more.

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi reportedly suffered a "minor muscle injury in his right leg" during Saturday's Leagues Cup match against Necaxa, according to a statement from the club.

Luis Suárez had the game-winning penalty kick, and Inter Miami rallied to beat Necaxa in the Leagues Cup after losing Lionel Messi to a hamstring injury in the opening minutes.