Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami squad as reigning MLS Cup champs continue Supporters' Shield push
Lionel Messi has returned to the Inter Miami matchday squad as a substitute following a two-week break after the World Cup final. The team is nearing full strength as they prepare for upcoming Leagues Cup fixtures.
Why it matters
Messi's return is a significant boost for Inter Miami's competitive standing as they push for the Supporters' Shield.
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has returned to the matchday squad and is among the substitutes for the Herons’ Eastern Conference matchup against the Columbus Crew. Messi hasn’t appeared for the South Florida side since Argentina’s World Cup final defeat on July 19. His international teammate Rodrigo De Paul, however, has slotted straight into the starting XI.
Messi is back in Miami’s squad after taking a two-week break following Argentina’s World Cup final defeat. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner returned to training earlier this week, having missed the MLS All-Star Game during his time away.
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