Lionel Messi is set to return to the pitch as he leads Inter Miami against their Florida rivals, Orlando City, in a highly anticipated match on Sunday night at 7 p.m. ET at Chase Stadium. This clash is part of the MLS Rivalry Week, with another thrilling match featuring Los Angeles Galaxy facing Los Angeles FC later in the evening.
Inter Miami, who currently sits fifth in the MLS Eastern Conference with 22 points, is looking to improve its standings as they have only secured one victory in their last six competitions. Messi, along with his former FC Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez—who is also making his comeback after a brief absence—will be key to the team’s pursuit of a much-needed win.
Orlando City is ranked just below Miami with 21 points and is in seventh place, making this matchup crucial for both teams as they aim to solidify their playoff aspirations.
Fans can catch the live action on Apple TV+ with the MLS Season Pass. In addition, Messi’s commitments extend beyond this match; he is set to join the Argentine national team for two World Cup qualifying matches in June, against Chile and Colombia, before participating in the Club World Cup starting June 14.
With several vital MLS matches on the horizon, the spotlight will be on Messi to deliver an electrifying performance tonight, with predictions suggesting a close 2-1 victory for Miami where Messi contributes both a goal and an assist.
Expanding on the anticipation around Messi, his participation not only boosts the team’s morale but captures the excitement of soccer fans eager to see top-tier talent display their skills on the field.