{"id":27203,"date":"2025-03-09T14:18:09","date_gmt":"2025-03-09T13:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=27203"},"modified":"2025-03-09T19:37:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-09T18:37:47","slug":"inter-miami-vs-charlotte-fc-will-lionel-messi-play-tonight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/inter-miami-vs-charlotte-fc-will-lionel-messi-play-tonight\/","title":{"rendered":"Inter Miami vs Charlotte FC &#8211; Will Lionel Messi play today?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Inter Miami will look to continue their strong start to the season when they host Charlotte FC at Chase Stadium on Sunday, with Lionel Messi expected to return after being rested for the last two matches.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Matchday focus &#128175; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Gy1mS2abLr\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/Gy1mS2abLr<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/InterMiamiCF\/status\/1898488279668056569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>March 8, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Both teams remain unbeaten in the Eastern Conference, with Miami coming off a dominant 4-1 victory over Houston Dynamo, while Charlotte secured a 2-0 win against Atlanta United. The Herons have scored six goals in two league matches.<\/p><p><strong>Also read:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/inter-miami-vs-charlotte-fc-odds-predictions-03-09-2025\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Inter Miami Vs Charlotte FC Odds &amp; Predictions &ndash; 03\/09\/2025<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/why-was-barcelona-vs-osasuna-cancelled-when-will-la-liga-match-be-rescheduled\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Why did Barcelona vs. Osasuna match get postponed? When will Barcelona vs. Osasuna match be rescheduled?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/lionel-messi-absent-in-multiple-inter-miami-matches-javier-mascherano-explains-why\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano explains Lionel Messi&rsquo;s absence from squad<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Now they are aiming to remain unbeaten in their first three MLS games for the second straight season. Charlotte FC, led by Dean Smith, are seeking their first-ever three-match unbeaten start in MLS. They have earned points in their last seven league matches.<\/p><p>They are also unbeaten in three consecutive away games. However, they have never won a competitive match in Miami, with their last visit ending in a 4-0 defeat in the 2023 Leagues Cup quarter-finals.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will Lionel Messi play against Charlotte FC?<\/h2><p>Lionel Messi&rsquo;s availability remains uncertain as <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/inter-miami-vs-charlotte-fc-odds-predictions-03-09-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Inter Miami prepare to host Charlotte FC<\/a> at Chase Stadium. The Argentine has missed the last two matches against Houston Dynamo and Cavalier, with coach Javier Mascherano managing his workload. Mascherano insists and has publicly reassured the fans that Messi is not injured.<\/p><p>However, he confirmed the 37-year-old is dealing with fatigue after playing three matches in six days. &ldquo;As for Leo, I follow what the doctors tell me. The doctors told me that he doesn&rsquo;t have any injuries or scars. He is fatigued,&rdquo; Mascherano told reporters during the press conference after their win against Cavalier FC. His participation will be determined closer to kickoff.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inter Miami vs Charlotte FC Game Details<\/h2><p><strong>Time:<\/strong> Sunday, March 9, 4:00 PM ET<\/p><p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inter Miami Team News<\/strong><\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ian Fray (Red card suspension)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marcelo Weigandt (Muscle injury)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fafa Picault (Hamstring injury)<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Charlotte FC Team News<\/strong><\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jahlane Forbes (Thigh injury)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brandon Cambridge (Thigh injury)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nimfasha Berchimas (Foot injury)<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inter Miami vs Charlotte FC MLS Betting Odds<\/h2><p>Odds via <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-BetMGM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>BetMGM<\/a>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Teams<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Moneyline<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Total Goals<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Inter Miami<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Win: -190<br>Draw: +350<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Over 2.5: -200<br>Under 2.5: +145<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Charlotte FC<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Win: +425<br>Draw: +350<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Over 2.5: -200<br>Under 2.5: +145<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inter Miami Face Charlotte FC in MLS Clash as Lionel Messi\u2019s Return Remains Uncertain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":27241,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[672,4039,4038],"tags":[719,661,663,760],"class_list":["post-27203","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mls","category-mls-soccer","category-soccer","tag-charlotte-fc","tag-inter-miami","tag-lionel-messi","tag-mls"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Inter Miami vs Charlotte FC - Will Lionel Messi play today?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Inter Miami host Charlotte FC in MLS as Lionel Messi&#039;s return remains uncertain. 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