Inter Miami started off on the right track in the late-season competition to qualify for the Major League Soccer playoffs.
Inter Miami emerged victorious with a 2-0 win, despite Lionel Messi not being in the starting lineup on Saturday night against the New York Red Bulls. Nonetheless, Messi managed to find the back of the net with a late goal. This marked Messi’s 11th goal in nine games for Inter Miami.
On Wednesday evening, Inter Miami will welcome Nashville SC as the club aims to maintain its upward trajectory. The win also propelled Inter Miami out of the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
FOLLOW LIVE: Messi, Inter Miami encounter Nashville SC in a rematch of the Leagues Cup final.
On Tuesday, Martino announced that both Messi and Sergio Busquets would be back in the starting lineup. However, this will not be the situation on Wednesday night when the team and their 36-year-old player handle a hectic schedule. This suggests that Messi might not be able to play with Inter Miami coach Tata Martino.
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The game begins at 7:30 p.M. ET on Wednesday at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
How to view Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in their match against Nashville SC
The game between Inter Miami and Nashville SC can be streamed live on the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Important Information about Nashville SC
SC Nashville emerged victorious over Miami Inter in the final of the Leagues Cup after a thrilling match at the PNK DRV Stadium, where both teams refreshed their squads and renewed their acquaintances during the intense encounter that lasted for a week and a half.
Atlanta United got routed by a score of 4-0 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium as well, they did not go on to defeat Nashville in the final game of the Leagues Cup. As a result, Nashville dropped to seventh place in the Eastern Conference, while Atlanta pushed into the sixth spot.
MLS Matchday 29 (August 30) matches
All matches offered on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
What is the schedule of Inter Miami’s remaining matches in 2023?
On Apple TV, you can watch all the other Inter Miami matches through the MLS Season Pass, except for the U.S. Open Cup final on Sept. 26 (which you can stream on the CBS Sports Golazo Network).
