Inter Miami reached the Leagues Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Tigres UANL despite Lionel Messi missing through injury. Luis Suárez scored two penalties to secure a last-four tie against Orlando City. The squad has played about 40 matches this season and faces fixture congestion while sitting fifth in the Eastern Conference after winning last season’s Supporters' Shield. Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will not travel to the upcoming MLS match in D.C. United to manage wear and tear and aid recovery. The coach used a phone after being sent off, defended the action, and accepted possible consequences.
Leo will not be travelling, The idea is to take care of him because of the wear and tear of the trip and because the important thing is coming up on Wednesday [against Orlando]. Jordi took a knock that, thank God, wasn't too serious. But it's best that he doesn't travel and recovers for what's coming up.
The truth is the stands at our stadium are very close to the pitch, so I tried to stay as near as possible to help the team. It's something that has happened many times in football and will continue to happen. I didn't break any rules - I could've been sitting in an owner's suite instead. The team needed me close. I'll accept whatever consequences come.
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