Is Lionel Messi Playing?
Lionel Messi is confirmed to start for Inter Miami in the upcoming Campeones Cup match against Cruz Azul. The match determines the top team in North America through a partnership between MLS and Liga MX.
Why it matters
The participation of high-profile athletes like Messi significantly impacts viewership and the commercial growth of soccer in North America.
Inter Miami will face Cruz Azul this Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 5 p.m. Pacific Time and 8 p.m. Eastern Time. All eyes are on Lionel Messi.
The match will take place at the Nu Stadium in Miami as part of the Campeones Cup, a final that pits the MLS Cup champion against the Campeón de Campeones champion to determine the best team in North America.
Inter Miami vs. Cruz Azul Starting Lineups: Is Lionel Messi Playing Today?
Yes, Lionel Messi is available for this match and is expected to start. In fact, the only confirmed absences for head coach Ángel Guillermo Hoyos are young attacker Santiago Morales, who has a muscle injury and could be available again by the end of September.
A similar case is that of Tadeo Allende, who has a knee injury, but is also expected to return before the end of September.
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