Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are back in action on the road against the New England Revolution on Wednesday, July 9.
And it’s a chance for Inter Miami to make up some ground in the MLS standings after participating in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Messi will start the match, Inter Miami confirmed when it announced its starting lineup an hour before the match.
Messi is coming off one of his best games of the season, in which he scored two goals with an assist in a 4-1 win against CF Montreal on Saturday, July 5.
“In Leo’s case, if Leo is fine and doesn’t have any problems, obviously my idea is always to let him play, because we know that if there’s anyone who knows how to manage himself on the pitch and knows his body, it’s him,” Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said a day before the New England match.
Here’s everything you need to know about New England vs. Inter Miami:
When is the New England Revolution vs. Inter Miami match?
The match begins at 7:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. in Argentina).
How to watch New England Revolution vs. Inter Miami match live stream?
The match will be available to live stream on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.
Is Messi playing tonight?
Yes, Messi is in the Inter Miami announces its starting lineup.
New England Revolution vs. Inter Miami betting odds
Here are the betting odds, according to BETMGM.
- New England Revolution: +185
- Draw: +280
- Inter Miami: +115
- Over/under: 3.5 goals
Messi, Inter Miami upcoming schedule in July
- July 9: New England vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET
- July 12: Inter Miami vs. Nashville, 7:30 p.m. ET
- July 16: FC Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET
- July 19: New York Red Bulls vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET
- July 26: Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati, 7 p.m. ET
- July 30: Inter Miami vs. Atlas, 7:30 p.m. ET (Leagues Cup)
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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are in continued negotiations to keep the Argentine World Cup champion and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner in Miami, according to a person familiar with the talks.
The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity due to the ongoing nature of contract negotiations.
