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Nashville SC v Inter Miami CF - CONCACAF Champions Cup 2026

Explained: Why Messi sat out Inter Miami’s latest MLS fixture

Lionel Messi was left out of Inter Miami's squad as they played out a goalless draw against Charlotte. But the decision to leave Messi out of the squad was strategic rather than injury-related as, having played the full 90 minutes against Nashville SC in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16 just days prior, the Inter Miami coaching staff opted to protect their prized asset.

Suarez helps Messi-less Miami hold firm for draw in Charlotte

Despite the absence of multiple big stars, Javier Mascherano's side held firm in a scoreless draw

Messi, RDP out against Charlotte, reportedly being rested

Argentina teammates Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul were not included in Javier Mascherano’s matchday squad for Inter Miami’s road clash with Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium. Neither player is injured, and both were reportedly rested ahead of Miami’s second-leg meeting with Nashville SC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
5	New York City FC	14	5	4	5	24	19	5	19	D W W L L
6	Red Bull New York	14	5	4	5	23	31	-8	19	D W W L L
7	Charlotte FC	14	5	3	6	23	23	0	18	W L D L L
8	DC United	14	4	5	5	17	21	-4	17	D L D W W
9	FC Cincinnati	14	4	5	5	30	35	-5	17	D L D W W

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