Overview

• Messi was unable to score in his MLS home debut match against Nashville, ending his nine-match scoring streak since joining Inter Miami.
• Inter Miami was held scoreless for the first time since acquiring Messi, playing to a 0-0 draw against Nashville.
• Messi and two other MLS players were called up by Argentina for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Bolivia.
• Inter Miami is aiming to make a late-season playoff push but needs to quickly improve their 14th place standing in the Eastern Conference.
• Hotel workers on strike in Los Angeles asked Messi and Inter Miami to avoid staying at the Fairmont Miramar hotel during their upcoming match against LAFC.