Inter Miami Loses First Season Game 3-2 to CF Montreal Amid Key Player Absences

Lionel Messi and other starters were rested during the match, a strategic move in a season packed with over 50 potential games.

Inter Miami suffered their first loss of the season, falling 3-2 to CF Montreal due to the absence of key players including Lionel Messi.
Messi, along with ex-Barcelona teammates, was rested during the match as part of a strategy to manage player fatigue during a busy season schedule.
Despite the loss, Inter Miami remains in first place in the Eastern Conference with a 2-1-1 record.
Set piece defense was identified as a major weakness for Inter Miami, contributing to their defeat.
Messi is expected to return for the upcoming Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 match against Nashville SC.