Inter Miami tops Charlotte FC sans Messi

Lionel Messi held out of Inter Miami win after Oscar Ustari red
Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano said he changed the game plan after goalkeeper Oscar Ustari received a red card against Charlotte FC at Chase Stadium, preventing Lionel Messi from coming off the bench as a substitute.
Why Didn't Lionel Messi Play for Inter Miami vs. Charlotte?
Lionel Messi did not play against Charlotte because Inter Miami had to play down a man after Oscar Ustari's early red card.
Allende scores to lead Inter Miami past Charlotte FC 1-0 with Messi again watching from the bench
Tadeo Allende scored 17 seconds into the second half and Inter Miami won its third straight match without Lionel Messi, beating Charlotte FC 1-0.
Messi on bench, Ustari red card, 10-man Inter Miami beats Charlotte 1-0 with Allende goal
Lionel Messi returned to the active roster on Sunday after missing back-to-back games, but he was not in the Inter Miami starting lineup against Charlotte FC. The Argentine captain began the game on the bench on a sunny afternoon at Chase Stadium.
Will Lionel Messi play in Inter Miami's match vs. Charlotte FC Sunday? Here's the latest
Lionel Messi is feeling “much better” with a possibility he could play for Inter Miami on Sunday against Charlotte FC, coach Javier Mascherano said.
Is Lionel Messi playing today for Inter Miami vs Charlotte in Matchday 3 of 2025 MLS season?
Inter Miami have enjoyed a remarkable run in 2025, remaining undefeated so far. However, Lionel Messi has missed the team's last two matches, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming clash with Charlotte FC.
Paths leading Paul Pogba to Inter Miami: Will he play alongside Messi?
Paul Pogba's doping ban stemmed from a positive test for a non-endogenous testosterone metabolite. The initial four-year ban was reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), considering the ingestion to be unintentional.
Inter Miami tops Charlotte FC sans Messi, with 10 men on field: Recap, highlights
Lionel Messi never saw the field during Sunday's game between Inter Miami and Charlotte FC. He wasn't needed though as Miami emerged victorious, 1-0.
Inter Miami announce another Argentine teammate for Lionel Messi
Inter Miami's sporting project continues to take shape. Along with preserving their unbeaten record in 2025, Javier Mascherano has brought in another Argentine young player to provide additional support for Lionel Messi.
Inter Miami vs. Charlotte FC: Odds, live stream, pick, prediction, where to watch, will Lionel Messi play?
After missing Inter Maiami's last two matches for load management, Lionel Messi could return for a match facing Charlotte FC at home on Sunday. The Herons were able to see defeat Cavalier SC in Champions Cup play and will now have another test with Wilfried Zaha coming to town.
Injured? Mascherano Reveals Why Messi Missed Inter Miami CF Game
Argentinian Javier Mascherano, head coach of Inter Miami, revealed this Sunday that he chose not to play Leo Messi in the match against Charlotte because "it was best to keep him safe" due to his muscle strain.
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