In the US Open Cup final, Houston Dynamo defeated Inter Miami 2-1, while Lionel Messi, who was injured, watched from the stands.
Messi, a 36-year-old forward, missed Miami’s draw at Orlando City on Monday due to a “old injury” he sustained last week against Toronto FC.
In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Houston went up 2-0 thanks to a Griffin Dorsey goal and an Amine Bassi penalty.
In extra time, Miami’s Josef Martinez scored a consolation goal.
Dynamo won the US Open Cup for the second time in five years thanks to three stops by Houston goalie Andrew Tarbell.
Jordi Alba, a Spain defender for Miami, was also sidelined by an injury.
Jordi Alba, a Spain defender for Miami, was also sidelined by an injury.
Argentina World Cup champion Messi’s return to full fitness is the club’s first aim, according to Miami manager Gerardo Martino.
He should have known better than to play. Because we would be taking chances, we couldn’t even think about playing him for a few minutes, according to former Barcelona and Argentina manager Martino.
Messi will “definitely play before the league is over,” according to Martino.
The play-offs go from October 25 to December 9, with the regular MLS season ending on October 21.
Since joining the MLS team in July after his contract with Paris St. Germain expired, Messi has scored 11 goals and contributed five assists.
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