Will Lionel Messi play tonight for Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire in MLS 2025?

Messi has been in terrific form this season for the Herons.

For a squad like Inter Miami CF, there is little time to rest as they face another challenging test tonight in Major League Soccer. Will Lionel Messi lead them from up front? Find out.

The unbeaten Herons will play Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field in Chicago in an attempt to take the lead in the Eastern Conference. This game is after they made a strong comeback to defeat LAFC in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals midweek.

Given the ferocity and tenacity of their victory over LAFC, the Herons may rotate their roster. It remains to be seen if Messi will be rested.

Miami and the now-even more formidable Columbus Crew, who added Designated Player Daniel Gazdag midweek, are the only two unbeaten teams in Major League Soccer. Head coach Javier Mascherano might not want to bench too many players to keep this record intact.

Lionel Messi has been playing a lot of minutes for Miami lately. He scored twice in the victory versus LAFC, despite having trouble with ailments to begin the 2025 season.

Will Lionel Messi play tonight?

He will probably play against Chicago Fire as well. In just 305 minutes of MLS action, he has three goals and two assists.

He has been in outstanding form this season alone, scoring eight goals and providing three assists in just nine games, further establishing himself as the team’s most vital player.

Messi recently led Inter Miami to a spectacular comeback in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, showcasing his magic in full force. Miami advanced to the semifinals for the first time in club history as Messi scored two goals against LAFC. Including a crucial penalty in the 84th minute to seal a 3-1 victory on the evening and a 3-2 aggregate triumph.

Messi’s move to the United States was already historic, having guided Argentina to the 2022 FIFA World Cup triumph. Moreover, his displays in Miami are solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest football players of all time and one of the most significant sportsmen to boost American football.

Lionel Messi needed less than two years to become the greatest player in Inter Miami's history 😅 pic.twitter.com/PeFv13hv1f

— OneFootball (@OneFootball) April 8, 2025

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