Lionel Messi missed Miami’s draw with Orlando after picking up a knock last week.
- Inter Miami trio Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba were left out of the MLS club’s draw against Orlando City SC just days ahead of the US Open Cup final.
The World Cup winner was joined by former Barcelona duo Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba on the sidelines, with all three not even being named amongst the substitutes.
After a trio of results had opened the door for Miami to make up ground in the playoffs chase, a draw represented a missed opportunity. Miami are currently in 14th place with five points separating Tata Martino’s team and ninth-place New York City, who have played two more games than their rivals.
Lionel Messi has made an instant impact in the MLS since his move to Inter Miami. Helping the club to cup glory and firing them up the table, Messi is once again the most talked about player in the game and now you can get the stylish Adidas made Inter Miami home and away shirt.
Both teams started the game slowly with the first goal not coming until the 52nd minute. Midfielder David Ruiz broke the deadlock after tapping home following Josef Martínez’s saved shot.
