Javier Mascherano praised Luis Suárez's performance, describing him as one of the best strikers of the last decade and highlighting his impact across various clubs. He also commended Telasco Segovia's adaptation to the MLS,

Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano has praised his team for its "soul" after it overcame a first-half red card to earn a draw against New York City FC at Chase Stadium on Saturday to kick off the 2025 MLS season.

Even at 37 years old, Inter Miami CF’s Lionel Messi doesn’t need many days off as he strives for North American silverware.

Sources confirmed that the 37-year-old is not injured, but simply being rested by Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano in the middle of a stretch of five games in 15 days across multiple competitions.

Luis Suárez scored a goal and assisted thrice as Inter Miami pushed past the Houston Dynamo without Lionel Messi.

Inter Miami broke records in MLS last season, and now must continue with a new, inexperienced coach and a new GM with Messi's backing.

Their starting lineup against Houston may be slightly rotated due to injuries and suspensions. Center back Tomas Aviles is suspended on a red card, while David Martinez and Yannick Bright have ankle and thigh injuries, respectively. Top-choice goalkeeper Drake Callender also remains out.

Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi has given two major reasons he joined the Major League Soccer, MLS, club. The Argentina forward joined Inter Miami as a free agent after leaving Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.