{"id":6173,"date":"2025-08-31T17:17:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T17:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/31\/will-lionel-messi-play-in-the-league-cup-final-javier-mascherano-gives-details\/"},"modified":"2025-08-31T17:17:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T17:17:25","slug":"will-lionel-messi-play-in-the-league-cup-final-javier-mascherano-gives-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/31\/will-lionel-messi-play-in-the-league-cup-final-javier-mascherano-gives-details\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Lionel Messi play in the League Cup final? Javier Mascherano gives details"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article--first-letter-highlighted\">Intermiami will face the Seattle Sounders in the 2025 League Cup final, and the big question about the hearts of fans is whether Lionel Messi is on the field. Despite his absence for most of the tournament, Argentina&#8217;s influence is undeniable, winning key goals and showing his influence whenever he plays. His presence in the final is seen as a determinant of the team&#8217;s desire to win a second title in this competition.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__summary\">\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--video  video-dailymotion ue-c-article__media-video-responsive ue-c-article__media-video-responsive--16-9\"><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\" itemprop=\"description\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">A brace by Messi leads them to the final | Intermiami 3-1 Orlando City | Highlights | League Cup<\/span><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-author\"><span>MLS Apple TV<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">The voice of Javier Maschelano<\/h2>\n<p>Intermiami coach Javier Mascherano was cautious about his statement, but shows that the Argentine star is ready for the challenge<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Messi is fine,&#8221; he said, adding that in his final match against Orlando City SC, &#8220;he made a difference once more.&#8221; These words sparked the hopes of supporters that Messi could not only play, but also do so during the game. The team&#8217;s support is clear. Players such as Rodrigo de Paul emphasize Messi&#8217;s &#8220;winning mentality&#8221; and his desire to lead his team to victory.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">The road to the Inter Miami final<\/h2>\n<p>The road to the final was not easy for Intermiami, who arrived on a four-game unbeaten streak. However, the Seattle Sounders represent a scary opponent with experienced coaches and dangerous groups of players such as Jesus Ferreira and Pedro de la Vega. Despite Intermiami&#8217;s good form, the opponent&#8217;s history and present presents make the match a litmus test.<\/p>\n<p>All eyes are at DRV PNK Stadium to see if Messi can lead his team in the quest for glory. 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