37-year-old Lionel Messi won't play in Inter Miami's Leagues Cup opener due to a right ankle injury.

37-year-old Lionel Messi will not participate in defending champions Inter Miami's Leagues Cup campaign opener against Puebla due to a right ankle injury sustained during the Copa America final. The Leagues Cup features MLS and Mexican clubs in a World Cup-style format, with 47 clubs participating. Messi's absence leaves a leadership void that teammate Luis Suárez will need to fill.