Inter Miami vs. Cavalier: Messi’s Possible Return in Champions Cup Clash
The football world has its eyes on Jamaica as Inter Miami faces Cavalier FC in the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup round-of-16. But the biggest question on everyone’s mind—will Lionel Messi play?
Messi, who has been sidelined for the past three games due to fatigue, has traveled with the team and is listed as a substitute. However, it remains uncertain whether he will step onto the field at the National Stadium in Kingston. With a 2-0 aggregate lead from the first leg, Inter Miami has the upper hand, but Cavalier FC, the reigning Jamaican Premier League champions, will be pushing hard to overturn the deficit in front of their home crowd.
The excitement surrounding Messi’s arrival in Jamaica was evident. On Wednesday night, the Argentine superstar was greeted with a hero’s welcome, personally met by Olivia Grange, Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport. The Jamaica Observer even featured him on both the front and back covers, capturing the moment Grange gifted him a Bob Marley t-shirt featuring the reggae legend playing soccer.
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Kickoff for this much-anticipated match is set for 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local time in Jamaica and 9 p.m. in Argentina). Fans in the U.S. can catch the action live on FS2 in English, while Spanish coverage will be available on TUDN and ViX.
Messi’s absence has been felt by Inter Miami, but the team has managed to maintain strong form. Striker Tadeo Allende has been on fire, scoring in four consecutive matches, while Luis Suárez has added three goals and four assists in recent games. Their attacking prowess will be key in securing a spot in the quarterfinals.
For Cavalier FC, the challenge is daunting but not impossible. If they can secure a win by a three-goal margin, they will advance, while a 2-0 victory would force extra time and potentially penalties. Any draw or a win for Inter Miami, however, will see the MLS side move on to the next round, where LAFC awaits.
Beyond club football, Messi’s schedule remains packed. After this match, Inter Miami will return home to face Atlanta United before the FIFA international break. Messi is expected to rejoin the Argentina national team for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil.
As the teams prepare to take the field, all eyes will remain fixed on the Inter Miami bench. Will Messi make his return tonight? Fans worldwide are eagerly waiting to find out.
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