Overview

• Javier Mascherano confirmed Messi will travel to Montreal and be available for Saturday’s match with CF Montréal, with his starting role to be announced an hour before kickoff.
• Inter Miami returned from a 4-0 loss to PSG in the Club World Cup Round of 16 and gave key players two rest days afterwards.
• Miami currently sits seventh in the Eastern Conference with 29 points heading into the match in Canada.
• The team faces a congested July schedule of seven matches in 25 days, including the start of its Leagues Cup campaign on July 30.
• Strong showings against FC Porto, Al Ahly and Palmeiras in the Club World Cup have boosted the squad’s confidence despite the PSG defeat.