Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami’s lineup on Wednesday night.
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, right, takes the ball past Toronto FC defender Kobe Franklin during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami's lineup on Wednesday night. It was a short-lived comeback.
The 36-year-old had missed two matches — one for club, the other for country — in recent days, after sitting out Argentina’s World Cup qualifying win at Bolivia on Sept. 12, and Inter Miami’s 5-2 loss at Atlanta United this past Saturday. It was the second big blow for Inter Miami on Wednesday. Jordi Alba — another celebrated midseason addition — had to leave in the 34th minute, shortly before Messi's night was over. Coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino told Apple TV's broadcast before leaving the field for halftime that the team will evaluate both players over the next few days, but offered no specifics.and appeared to stop running somewhat abruptly after carrying the ball deep into the Toronto box in the 33rd minute.
Wednesday’s match was the first of what will be six for Inter Miami in a span of 17 days. The team next plays at Orlando on Sunday, then will host Houston in the U.S. Open Cup final on Sept. 27. That will be followed by three more MLS matches in short order: against New York City FC on Sept. 30, at Chicago on Oct. 4 and playing host to Cincinnati on Oct. 7.
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