Lionel Messi starts on Inter Miami bench in league match
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 11:12 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Lionel Messi was included in Inter Miami's squad for their match on Saturday, marking his first appearance since Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final last month. His status as a substitute comes amid significant anticipation from fans and analysts alike. The match is set to begin later today.
- •Messi is on the bench for Miami's league match.
- •This is his first match since the World Cup final.
- •Inter Miami aims to improve their league standing.
- 12:05 AMESPN Soccer — Messi starts on Miami bench following World Cup
"Lionel Messi was named in Inter Miami's squad on Saturday for the first time since tasting defeat with Argentina in the World Cup final last month.
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