confirmed Wednesday that ahead of their regular season match with Xherdan Shaqiri and the Chicago Fire, the legendary Argentine midfielder was nowhere to be seen as he did not travel to the Midwest with the team. It's the fourth straight match he has missed in all competitions after picking up an injury in September.The Herons are now in must-win territory ahead of the 2023 MLS playoffs.
Inter Miami is winless in their last three matches, and that comes with a trend - and you guessed it - Messi did not play in any of them.The 36-year-old will have another chance to make his return to the pitch on Saturday when the Herons host Supporters' Shield winners FC Cincinnati. Sign up here for MLS Season Pass through Apple TV and watch every MLS match, including Lionel Messi's Inter Miami!