Inter Miami continue their 2023 Leagues Cup campaign with a clash against MLS rivals Atlanta United on July 25 in Florida.
Lionel Messi enjoyed a dream debut in Miami's tournament opener against Cruz Azul in Mexico City, as the Argentinian star came off the bench to score a spectacular free kick winner in the dying seconds.
That moment has ramped Messi-mania up a few more notches ahead of the Atlanta game and the 36-year-old could make his first start in the USA in this tie.
The Sporting News has the latest news on this Inter Miami versus Atlanta clash as Messi prepares for a starting spot at the DRV PNK Stadium.
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This Leagues Cup group stage fixture at DRV PNK Stadium kicks off on Tuesday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. local time in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:
Lionel Messi's unveiling at Inter Miami photos, highlights and videos
Tata Martino is expected to stick with the majority of the same starting XI that secured a win against Cruz Azul, although reports from Argentinian outlet TyC Sports claim Messi and Sergio Busquets will start.
Inter Miami (4-3-3, right to left): Callender (GK) — Fray, Kryvtsov, Miller, Yedlin — Arroyo — Tabo, Busquets, Ruiz — Messi, Martinez, Robinson
Atlanta United are yet to play in the Leagues Cup this season, but Gonzalo Pineda's side are enjoying a solid campaign in MLS, with Greece international Giorgos Giakoumakis netting 10 league goals so far.
Atlanta United (3-4-3, right to left): Guzan (GK) — Sanchez, Hernandez, Abram — Lennon, Sosa, Sejdic, Wiley — Chol, Giakoumakis, Almada
Miami's win over Cruz Azul puts
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