Miami, who is coming off the first leg of its CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 matchup with Cavalier, started off the season with a hard-fought 2-2 draw with New York City FC. Then, on the road last Sunday, Luis Suarez and Telasco Segovia led the charge in a 4-1 thrashing of the Houston Dynamo.

It's going to be a very busy spring, summer, and fall for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, who are led by Javier Mascherano in their defense of the Supporters' Shield and quest for a first MLS Cup.

MLS commissioner Don Garber has been taken aback by the impact Lionel Messi has had on the league since arriving in 2023 with the Argentine now potentially nearing the end of his U.S. adventure

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Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami’s final training session ahead of their match against Charlotte FC, with head coach Javier Mascherano addressing the likelihood of the star player suiting up. Inter Miami fans are eagerly awaiting Lionel Messi’s return to the pitch after the Argentine missed the first leg of the Champions Cup Round of 16 clash against Cavalier SC.

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"Leo is fine. He is OK. He will train normally like the rest of his teammates," Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said about Messi's fitness, according to the report.

Inter Miami are gearing up to face Houston Dynamo on Matchday 2 of the MLS season. However, the biggest question surrounding the matchup is the availability of Lionel Messi. Amid speculation, Houston Dynamo addressed the situation on their social media.

Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano said he is optimistic Lionel Messi could make the roster for the match against Charlotte FC on Sunday night at Chase Stadium, though added he was unwilling to take unnecessary risks with the star player.