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Is Lionel Messi Playing Tonight For Inter Miami vs Seattle Sounders?

Inter Miami will take on the Seattle Sounders following their 3-0 defeat in the Leagues Cup final. With the rivalry at an all-time high after the post-match events, Lionel Messi will need to deliver one of his best performances of the year to give Miami a fighting chance at home.

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Sounders, Inter Miami set for rematch of fiery Leagues Cup final

The last time the Seattle Sounders and Inter Miami faced each other, things got ugly. A postgame scuffle in the Leagues Cup championship match Aug. 31 led to sanctions on both teams from both the tournament and Major League Soccer, most notably a three-game MLS suspension for Inter Miami superstar Luis Suarez.

Luis Suarez News / Athlon Sports / September 15

USMNT Legend Calls Out Luis Suarez's Leagues Cup Suspension- 'Doesn't Mean Anything'

Two weeks after the 2025 Leageus Cup Final, Luis Suarez knows his punishment for his spitting incident. The Uruguayan striker received a six-game match ban in next year's Leagues Cup tournament.

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Javier Mascherano News / ESPN / September 15

Mascherano: Miami-Sounders feud a 'done deal'

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano assured there would be no leftover tension between the club and the Seattle Sounders on Tuesday night.

Lionel Messi News / ESPN / September 14

Messi's Barça rookie card sells for record $1.5M

A 2004-05 Panini Mega Cracks Lionel Messi rookie card -- assessed a perfect 10 by card grader Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) -- has sold for $1.5 million through Fanatics Collect's fledgling private sales network.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / September 14

Idan Toklomati's hat trick propels Charlotte to win over Inter Miami

Idan Toklomati scored his first career MLS hat trick to bring his season total to 11 goals and Charlotte FC won their ninth consecutive MLS game, defeating Lionel Messi and visiting Inter Miami 3-0 on Saturday night.

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Soccer News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Mascherano Sends Clear Message to Lionel Messi After Missed Penalty vs Charlotte FC

Inter Miami suffers another defeat in two consecutive competitive games as they lose 3-0 to Charlotte FC in the MLS. The Herons were down 1-0 at halftime, and Charlotte FC continued to dominate in the second half.

Lionel Messi News / ESPN / September 13

Messi misses Panenka PK as Charlotte routs Miami

Lionel Messi missed a penalty for the first time since 2022 as Inter Miami suffered a chastening 3-0 defeat at red-hot Charlotte FC on Saturday.

Luis Suarez News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Is Luis Suarez Playing Tonight For Inter Miami vs Charlotte FC?

MLS is back in full swing after the international break, and all eyes are on Fort Lauderdale where Inter Miami take on red-hot Charlotte FC at Chase Stadium.

Lionel Messi News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Is Lionel Messi Playing Tonight For Inter Miami vs Charlotte FC After Missing Last Argentina Game?

Inter Miami will take on Charlotte FC today, September 13, 2025. The match will be played at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. It will be Inter Miami's first MLS match since late August, as the Herons were in the semifinal and the final of the Leagues Cup just before the September international break.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Wilfried Zaha Sends Fiery Message to Lionel Messi Before Inter Miami Game

They say you should work hard until your idols become your rivals, and for Wilfried Zaha, that moment has finally arrived. The 32-year-old winger, now

Lionel Messi News / Sporting News / September 13

Lionel Messi magic delivers $1.5 million as card value nearly doubles in a month

Lionel Messi magic has delivered $1.5 million as card value nearly doubles in a month.

Lionel Messi News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Inter Miami Announce Lionel Messi News Before Charlotte FC Game

The players are back from international duty, and Lionel Messi just had one of the most emotionally intense games of his career with Argentina. Now back in Miami to finish the MLS season—and hopefully push for the playoffs—manager Javier Mascherano has confirmed Messi’s health status ahead of the road game against Charlotte FC.

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Javier Mascherano News / ESPN / September 12

Mascherano rues Suárez ban for spitting incident

Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano said he will rue Luis Suarez's absence after the striker was banned for three games for spitting at a Seattle Sounders staffer.

Inter Miami News / Total Apex Sports / September 12

Tata Martino Spills the Tea on Inter Miami Exit, Teases MLS Return

Gerardo “Tata” Martino, the man who steered Inter Miami to glory, has finally broken his silence about his sudden departure from the club. In a move that left many fans scratching their heads, Martino packed his bags after just two seasons, leaving behind a star-studded team led by none other than Lionel Messi.

Inter Miami News / Extratime Talk / September 11

How Inter Miami Went from Beloved Stars to the League’s Biggest Villains

When Inter Miami first assembled its super team, led by the addition of Lionel Messi in 2023, the league rallied behind them, as they were bringing more eyes to the league.

Lionel Messi News / ESPN / September 10

World Cup onside/offside: Good win for USMNT, last dance for Lionel Messi?

With another international break behind us and just nine months to the World Cup, what have we learned this week? For one, the U.S. need tougher tests, and we might need to prepare for Lionel Messi's curtain call.

Inter Miami News / Sporting News / September 10

Cristiano Ronaldo chases World Cup record after smashing Lionel Messi's goal tally

Cristiano Ronaldo has another record in his sights.

Luis Suarez News / Football Espana / September 9

Luis Suarez handed further three-game ban following spitting incident

Inter Miami star Luis Suarez has had a storied career, but shaded by the occasional tendency to lower himself below the bar of what is acceptable competition.

Lionel Messi News / Yardbarker / September 10

Lionel Messi's biggest threat for the 2025 MLS MVP award is at San Diego FC

The 2025 season is another spectacular campaign on an individual level for Lionel Messi, but it might not be enough for him to secure MVP honors.

MLS suspends Miami’s Luis Suarez 3 games, including Sounders rematch

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Luis Suarez News / Field Level Media / September 8

MLS suspends Miami’s Luis Suarez 3 games, including Sounders rematch

Major League Soccer suspended Inter Miami star Luis Suarez for three matches, which takes him out of the club's rematch with the Seattle Sounders after Suarez spat at a Seattle staffer after the Leagues Cup final.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / August 31