Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez led a players-only meeting after Inter Miami’s 3-0 loss to Orlando City last weekend. The embarrassing loss to an in-state rival in Orlando means Miami has won just two of its last seven matches, including the recent elimination in the Concacaf Champions Cup semi-finals.

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi had to wait on Luka Modric amid rumors of a possible move, following a farewell statement at Real Madrid in which he addressed potential participation in the Club World Cup.

Messi, Inter Miami are winless in six of the past seven games and hope to regain form ahead of Club World Cup.

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano has commented on Lionel Messi's contract negotiations with the Herons as the Floridian side looks to extend the Barcelona legend's stay