Lionel Messi is new Inter Miami captain

Lionel Messi will be the new captain of Inter Miami, head coach Tata Martino has confirmed.

Messi wore the captain’s armband when he came on for his debut in the Leagues Cup clash against Cruz Azul.

Inter Miami close out the two-game group stage against Atlanta United on Tuesday.

Asked if Messi would continue to captain Miami, Martino said: “The other day he was, when he entered. Yes, he will be.”

Gregore had been Miami’s club captain earlier this season but he is out with injury. DeAndre Yedlin handed the armband over to Messi when he came on against Cruz Azul.

Messi could be set to start against Atlanta along with former Barcelona team-mate Sergio Busquets, who also came on as a substitute in the previous match.