Leagues Cup, the interleague competition between Major League Soccer and Liga MX, kicks off on Tuesday as the Columbus Crew will look to defend their title aas the tournament features a new wrinkle -- only 18 MLS teams and 18 Liga MX teams in their own groups.

All eyes are on Lionel Messi as he returns to the starting lineup for Inter Miami’s opening match against Atlas. The Argentine star, alongside Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets, headlines a powerful XI aiming to start the tournament strong at Chase Stadium in Florida.