Lionel Messi suffered an injury against Necaxa in the second round of League's Cup and missed the last game against Pumas.

With an offer already on the table, sources indicate that negotiations between Inter Miami and Cruz Azul are progressing steadily, raising expectations that Piovi’s move could be finalized before the transfer window deadline.

Lionel Messi won’t be on the pitch for Inter Miami when they take on Orlando City SC in MLS regular-season action on Sunday.