Argentina legend Lionel Messi watched on from the sidelines as Inter Miami won its second consecutive MLS game on Sunday, despite having gone down to 10 men in the first half

With Inter Miami struggling to a 1-0 victory over Charlotte, Javier Mascherano has explained Lionel Messi's absence for the third consecutive game.

Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami’s final training session ahead of their match against Charlotte FC, with head coach Javier Mascherano addressing the likelihood of the star player suiting up. Inter Miami fans are eagerly awaiting Lionel Messi’s return to the pitch after the Argentine missed the first leg of the Champions Cup Round of 16 clash against Cavalier SC.