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Messi Poised for Managed Return as Argentina Hosts Puerto Rico at Chase Stadium

Coach Lionel Scaloni will make a late fitness call to manage Lionel Messi’s minutes.

Oct 11, 2025; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) looks on before the game against Atlanta United at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The friendly is scheduled for Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. ET at Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
  • Scaloni said he expects Messi to get minutes but will decide after the final training session how long he plays.
  • The game was relocated by promoter VMG Sports from Chicago’s Soldier Field to Fort Lauderdale, and Argentina announced a sellout.
  • Enzo Fernández withdrew with a knee injury, prompting further midfield rotation as Argentina evaluates options for the next cycle.
  • Messi rejoined the national team after scoring twice with an assist for Inter Miami on Oct. 11, setting up a rare national-team appearance at his club’s venue.