Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano recognized the importance of reaching the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals as a young club, but warned against taking the quarterfinal series against LAFC for granted.

Lionel Messi's bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, has been banned from protecting the Inter Miami star on the pitch during the team's matches going forward. Cheuko, who was a former Navy SEAL, had gained notoriety after videos were posted on social media showing him keeping an eye on the crowd.

Lionel Messi traveled to Los Angeles with Inter Miami and will likely play against LAFC in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals first leg.