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The ‘dream’ date for Lionel Messi to return to Inter Miami lineup
By Christian Arnold,
5 hours ago
Lionel Messi is still healing from a right ankle ligament injury that he suffered during the Copa America final in July, but he has reportedly started to eye a specific date for his return to the Inter Miami lineup.
Messi missed all of Inter Miami’s run in this year’s Leagues Cup, and he isn’t expected to play this Saturday when the MLS regular season resumes for Miami with a match against FC Cincinnati.
But Argentine outlet Olé has indicated that a “dream” return to Inter Miami could be against the Chicago Fire on Aug. 31, however, it also noted that it could be “risky” for Messi.
Lionel Messi is hoping to return to the pitch for Inter Miami soon. AFP via Getty Images
The foreign outlet noted that the Sept. 14 matchup against the Philadelphia Union could be more “realistic” of a return date.
It would leave the possibility open for the G.O.A.T. to take the pitch at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 21 when Inter Miami travels to the Bronx to face New York City FC.
The 37-year-old was left off Argentina’s roster for upcoming World Cup qualifier matches in early September.
Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi leaves the pitch after picking up an injury during the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament final football match between Argentina and Colombia at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami, Florida on July 14, 2024. AFP via Getty Images
The Fire said they will provide fans the chance to claim two tickets to the 2024 Fan Appreciation match on Oct. 19.
“As the Club looks forward to filling Soldier Field with fans to cheer on the hometown Chicago Fire, it does recognize that a player of Inter Miami star forward Lionel Messi’s caliber always helps to draw a larger crowd and attract new fans to the beautiful game,” the team said in a statement.
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