Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano shares Lionel Messi's contract renewal talks are happening privately between the player and the club.

Hey there! The dog days of summer are well and truly here, marked as usual by European clubs continuing their overseas preseason tours and MLS shifting focus to Leagues Cup. I'm Pardeep Cattry with the latest as a new batch of games steals our attention in the middle of the week.

Prior to kickoff, Inter Miami owners Jorge and Jose Mas officially welcomed Rodrigo De Paul with a ceremonious presentation.