Messi, Inter Miami and Charlotte FC

Inter Miami’s plan for benched Lionel Messi
Javier Mascherano has not played his captain in any of the past three games and recently explained his thinking.
Allende scores to lead Inter Miami past Charlotte FC 1-0 with Messi again watching from the bench
Tadeo Allende scored 17 seconds into the second half and Inter Miami won its third straight match without Lionel Messi, beating Charlotte FC 1-0.
Messi on bench, Ustari red card, 10-man Inter Miami beats Charlotte 1-0 with Allende goal
Lionel Messi returned to the active roster on Sunday after missing back-to-back games, but he was not in the Inter Miami starting lineup against Charlotte FC. The Argentine captain began the game on the bench on a sunny afternoon at Chase Stadium.
Why Didn't Lionel Messi Play for Inter Miami vs. Charlotte?
Lionel Messi did not play against Charlotte because Inter Miami had to play down a man after Oscar Ustari's early red card.
Lionel Messi held out of Inter Miami win after Oscar Ustari red
Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano said he changed the game plan after goalkeeper Oscar Ustari received a red card against Charlotte FC at Chase Stadium, preventing Lionel Messi from coming off the bench as a substitute.
What happened to Lionel Messi? Injury concerns shrouded in mystery amidst silence from Inter Miami
Inter Miami have been extremely protective of their legendary superstar ever since Lionel Messi joined the club in the summer of 2023, even as questions are raised about his fitness after multiple matches missed.
Inter Miami announce another Argentine teammate for Lionel Messi
Inter Miami's sporting project continues to take shape. Along with preserving their unbeaten record in 2025, Javier Mascherano has brought in another Argentine young player to provide additional support for Lionel Messi.
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Inter Miami and Messi eye potential opponent: Historic MLS team awaits in Concacaf Champions Cup
Inter Miami is on course for a potential Concacaf Champions Cup quarter-final clash against LAFC, pending a successful ...
Inter Miami tops Charlotte FC sans Messi, with 10 men on field: Recap, highlights
Lionel Messi never saw the field during Sunday's game between Inter Miami and Charlotte FC. He wasn't needed though as Miami ...
Should Inter Miami CF Worry About Red Cards: Things We Learned From Inter Miami vs. Charlotte
Despite playing with 10 players again on Sunday afternoon, Inter Miami CF kept the good times rolling with a 1–0 win over ...
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Inter Miami’s selection dilemma – Lionel Messi resting vs. Luis Suarez playing: Why Javier Mascherano treats ex-Barcelona duo unequally in MLS
Inter Miami’s decision to rest Lionel Messi while Luis Suarez continues to play has raised eyebrows among fans. With both ...
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Court records say a passenger attacked a flight attendant, swallowed rosary beads on plane to Miami
Court records say a passenger on a small regional flight to Miami attacked a flight attendant, kicked and punched the seat of the person in front of him and swallowed rosary beads as pilots returned ...
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Inter Miami acquire midfielder Baltasar Rodríguez
Signing Inter Miami CF have acquired midfielder Baltasar Rodríguez on loan from Argentine top-flight side Racing, the club announced Monday. The 21-year-old Argentine youth international is on loan ...
Ipswich Town stalwart addresses talk of transfer interest from Sheffield United and Inter Miami
Ipswich Town stalwart Luke Woolfenden has addressed reports of interest from Sheffield United that emerged in the winter ...
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Inter Miami or Marseille? Pogba hunts for club as 18-month doping suspension ends
Paul Pogba can return to competition from yesterday as the former France star’s 18-month doping ban expired — but he needs to ...