Lionel Messi, Inter Miami Suffer Major Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Inter Miami CF has one of the most talented rosters in Major League Soccer, but it will be put to the test against the world's best at the FIFA Club World Cup—without one of its biggest stars.

Brad Marchand scored twice for the Florida Panthers, who moved a win away from repeating as Stanley Cup champions with a 5-2 win in Game 5 against the host Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.

Inter Miami, which was designated a host team after winning the MLS Supporters' Shield in 2024, has a star-studded roster featuring Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and, of course, Lionel Messi, who injur...