Injury rules Messi out of League Cup

Argentine star Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami's match against Major League Soccer champion Columbus on Tuesday in the Leagues Cup. Messi was left out of the team's squad by his compatriot coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino after suffering an injury to his right ankle a month ago during Argentina's 1-0 win over Colombia in the Copa America final. Messi has not participated in his team's training since then. Clubs from the American and Mexican leagues participate in the Leagues Cup, which Inter Miami, led by Messi, won the inaugural edition last year. Eight matches will be held in the round of 16 to determine the eight qualifiers for the quarter-finals, which will be held on Friday and Saturday. Seattle Sounders of the United States won against Pumas of Mexico 4-0. In the other matches to be played on Tuesday, Philadelphia will play Cincinnati, Cruz Azul of Mexico will play against fellow Mexican Mazatlan, Tigres of Mexico will play against New York City, Toluca of Mexico will play against Colorado, and Club America of Mexico will play against San Luis.