Somehow the story of Inter Miami's dramatic 2-1 win over Tigres in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals is...a phone call?

Lionel Messi, who returned from injury last weekend, suffered a setback and had to miss the Leagues Cup quarterfinal against Tigres.

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano continued to instruct from the stands after his ejection, including appearing to make a call to an assistant.

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