Lionel Messi, back from injury once again shined for Inter Miami in recent matches. Inter Miami are undefeated in the MLS 2024 season when Lionel Messi plays. With nine wins from 15 matches, the Florida-based side tops the Eastern Conference and looks all set for this season’s playoffs. They will face cross-conference rivals Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday, who stands seventh in the Western Conference with five wins and four draws in 13 matches. Lionel Messi’s Annual Pay Surpasses Payrolls of Most Major League Soccer Teams, Earns $20.4 Million Per Season at Inter Miami.

The Canadian side Vancouver Whitecaps, play in the Western Conference and are having a mixed-back season in the MLS. They started well in the MLS 2024 season and managed to win points in multiple games. But then a massive dip in form placed Vanni Sartini’s side to the seventh spot in the Western Conference table. Currently, they are on a four-game losing streak. On the other hand, Inter Miami are on a seven-game unbeaten run in the MLS – their personal best so far. But Tata Martino’s side will take on Vancouver Whitecaps for the very first time in history and are unaware about the surface and stars at the moment. Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have been the driving forces behind the team’s success, but will the Argentine play in Vancouver Whitecaps vs Inter Miami Match is still the question.

Will Lionel Messi Play Tonight in the Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Inter Miami MLS  2024 Match?

As per the latest updates from the Inter Miami management, Lionel Messi will not play in Inter Miami’s match in Vancouver against the Whitecaps on Sunday. The decision that coach Tata Martino has made is to keep his star players healthy and fit for the team’s crowded upcoming schedule. Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Sergio Busquets Unlikely To Play in Vancouver vs Inter Miami MLS 2024 Clash, Announces Whitecaps.

He even added that along with Messi, Suarez and Sergio Busquets will also not play in the upcoming away fixture with artificial turf. “We thought it was the most prudent for them not to play this match,” Martino said Friday. “They have been training, but they will not be available for the game. We obviously understand the frustration of the people wanting to watch these players play. We as coaches sometimes have to make these very difficult football decisions. But we always have to keep in mind the players’ health first.” Inter Miami has two home games scheduled next week – against Atlanta United (on 30th May) and St. Louis (2ns June)

 

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