Inter Miami CF's 4-1 victory against New York Red Bulls in MLS play last Saturday was a breath of fresh air after a crushing 5-1 CONCACAF Champions Cup defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps. The bounce-back win appeared to be a huge relief for everyone in the squad — except captain Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are out of the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup following Wednesday's stunning 3-1 home loss to the Cinderella Vancouver Whitecaps.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were handed their most devastating loss since the Argentine star joined the MLS, falling 4-1 to Minnesota United in a collapse that exposed growing cracks in the club's form.