Will Lionel Messi play tonight for Inter Miami vs Orlando City in MLS 2026?
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The Herons will be eager to get their first win of the MLS 2026 season, but will Messi play?
Will Lionel Messi take the field tonight in Inter Miami’s second Major League Soccer (MLS) 2026 game when they face Orlando City away from home?
Messi and Co. opened their new MLS season with a defeat. They will hope to regroup ahead of another crucial fixture as they aim to win the Supporters’ Shield this season.
Despite finishing third last season, Inter Miami went all the way to lift their first-ever MLS Cup. Since the arrival of the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, the club have won at least one trophy in every season.
Messi’s impact has been monumental in making the club among the juggernauts in all competitions. Hopefully, this season, we will once again witness the club rewrite history.
The Herons will now prepare for tonight’s game. They will be eager to get their first three points of the season and climb up the table.
Will Lionel Messi play tonight?
Tonight, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will play their next game away from home against Orlando City. Messi is fit and ready to play in the game, which would be his first in Orlando, despite being in MLS since July 2023.
Due to a number of ailments, Messi has not been to Orlando during the last three seasons when Inter Miami were supposed to play their in-state rivals in the MLS’ Florida Derby.
Last season, Orlando City outscored Inter Miami 7-1 in two league games, dominating the series. However, Messi scored thrice against them, including twice in their most recent encounter, a 3-1 victory in the Leagues Cup competition last season.
Will Messi play tonight?
Yes, he is fit to play tonight.
Where do Inter Miami stand in the table?
They are 11th in the table.
Where will the game be played?
It will be played at Inter & Co Stadium.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.