Inter Miami Coach Confirms Lionel Messi Traveling for Family, Cutting It Close for MLS Game

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Inter Miami coach Cristian “Kily” González said Lionel Messi is traveling to Spain to receive the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports. González expects Messi to return in time for Inter Miami’s MLS match against the New York Red Bulls.

Lionel Messi has a prestigious date in Spain before his next MLS assignment, but Inter Miami are not worried about losing their captain for the game that follows. Head coach Cristian “Kily” González has backed the Argentine’s trip to collect the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, insisting he expects Messi back for the New York Red Bulls clash.