Lionel Messi scored in his comeback game for Inter Miami, contributing to a 3-1 win against LA Galaxy, even as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury.

Inter Miami will play Pumas on Aug. 6 in their final match of the Leagues Cup group stage. Inter Miami will play two regular-season matches – at Orlando City on Aug. 10, and at home against the L.A. Galaxy on Aug. 16 – before the Leagues Cup quarterfinals on Aug. 19 and 20, if they qualify for the knockout stage.

Lionel Messi’s fitness is under the microscope these days as Inter Miami prepares to face LA Galaxy on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Chase Stadium. After missing the MLS All-Star Game and then sitting out the previous match with a minor right-leg muscle injury,