Now, Inter Miami will be heading to the second leg with a two-goal deficit against Vancouver on April 30 at Chase Stadium. Speaking ahead of the clash, head coach Javier Mascherano spoke confidently about his squad's chances of securing a spot in the final, putting fans' minds at ease.

Lionel Messi will not play in Inter Miami’s league home match against FC Dallas on Sunday. The Argentine star winger was not in the starting lineup or among the reserves when the club released its roster before the match.

As Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF prepared for an MLS showdown with FC Dallas at Chase Stadium on Sunday, it was Messi's wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, whose pink threads were catching all the attention.