· Lizzy BecheranoInter Miami CF has signed winger Robert Taylor to a two-year contract extension through the 2026 Major League Soccer season, with an additional club option for 2027

Lionel Messi return date 'hidden' from Inter Miami team-mates! Herons squad in the dark after ‘bad’ ankle injury as USMNT star Julian Gressel makes 'month or two' admission· Argentine injured in Copa America final· Ruled out of MLS All-Star Game· No

· Inter Miami take on Puebla in Leagues Cup group stage action· The south Florida side will be without a handful of key figures for the contest· Superstar Lionel Messi looks set to miss the match with an ankle injuryBy Braden Chalker | 2:55 PM GMT+1I

Lionel Messi received a plaque from Inter Miami honouring his 45 career titles wearing a protective boot due to an injury suffered in Copa América

· The Leagues Cup 2024 Group Stage begins Friday night· All 47 teams from MLS and Liga MX will battle it out during the month-long competition· Inter Miami won Leagues Cup 2023 after Lionel Messi's breathtaking performances in the tournamentBy Braden

· Inter Miami bolstering defence with Paraguay international· Signing leaked on squad list for Leagues Cup· Messi and Co looking to defend title

Just before Lionel Messi departed for Copa America, Inter Miami boss Tata Martino was asked how his side would fare without their talisman

Lionel Messi received a plaque from Inter Miami honouring his 45 career titles wearing a protective boot due to an injury suffered in Copa América

· Any team with hopes of winning Leagues Cup must have a strong defense· Liga MX giants Club America have two of the best center-backs in North America· Inter Miami have one of the most talented young defenders on their booksBy Braden Chalker | 7:00