In a crucial MLS match, Inter Miami plays Charlotte FC: How can I see whether Lionel Messi plays?

In a crucial MLS match, Inter Miami plays Charlotte FC: How can I see whether Lionel  Messi plays?

In a crucial MLS match, Inter Miami plays Charlotte FC: How can I see whether Lionel  Messi plays?

Even if Inter Miami CF and Lionel Messi are already out of the MLS playoff picture, their next two regular-season matches might have a significant impact on the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Charlotte FC, Inter Miami's opponent on Wednesday night, is one of five groups vying for the two remaining Eastern Conference playoff positions. With 41 points, CF Montréal leads that division and is currently in seventh position. The New York Red Bulls (40 points), Chicago Fire FC (40), Charlotte FC (39) and New York City FC (38), who behind CF Montréal, are in second place.

Charlotte FC has two regular-season games left, compared to one for each of its rivals vying for a playoff spot.

Inter Miami, on the other hand, can act as a spoiler. Its chances of making the playoffs seemed over after a 1-0 loss to FC Cincinnati on October 7, but due to a scheduling hiccup, it will play Charlotte FC twice in four days. A great season's end can give Inter Miami and Messi more momentum heading into 2024, when they are anticipated to be title contenders for both the MLS Cup and the Concacaf Champions Cup.

Is Lionel Messi scheduled to face Charlotte FC?

Messi won't be starting for Inter Miami on Wednesday night, nor will he be available off the bench.

Given that the game takes place less than 24 hours after the legendary soccer player participated in Argentina's 2026 World Cup qualifier versus Peru on Tuesday night, this was to be expected. Argentina trounced Colombia 2-0 in CONMEBOL qualifying, keeping the defending World Cup winners unbeaten after four games. Messi scored both goals and played the whole 93 Lionel Messi scheduled to face Charlotte FC?

Messi won't be starting for Inter Miami on Wednesday night, nor will he be available off the bench.

Given that the game takes place less than 24 hours after the legendary soccer player participated in Argentina's 2026 World Cup qualifier versus Peru on Tuesday night, this was to be expected. Argentina trounced Colombia 2-0 in CONMEBOL qualifying, keeping the defending World Cup winners unbeaten after four games. Messi scored both goals and played the whole 93 minutes.

The final day of the league's regular season, MLS Decision Day, did, however, feature a rematch between Inter Miami and Charlotte FC. Messi declared his intention to play in Charlotte's Bank of American Stadium on Saturday following Argentina's victory on Tuesday evening.

Messi assured the Argentine media that he would participate in the forthcoming game.

Lionel Messi claims he won't go out on loan from Inter Miami this winter.

After Tuesday night's CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying match between Argentina and Peru, Lionel Messi put an end to inquiries about a potential winter loan during the MLS offseason.

When asked if he would look for a loan move, Messi said, "No.

We didn't make the playoffs, which is unfortunate. We were extremely near. We had a lot of injuries, so I missed the last few games. July was a really challenging month for us because we played every three days and went on trips. But we did win a competition (winning the League Cup in August), which is significant for the team and what will happen the following year.

The top spot on the list of MLS highest-paid players in 2023 won't surprise anyone.

"I'll work out, play in our upcoming game (against Charlotte FC), and do everything I can to get here [to the national team] by November. I'll spend the next few days in Argentina for the holidays. I'm going to get more days off in December for the first time ever because of the holidays, my family, and peace of mind. I'll be back in January to complete preseason. As always, start fresh and make the best possible preparations.