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Lionel Messi in starting lineup for Inter Miami in MLS season finale at Charlotte

Headline from The Republic, from the development of Oct 19, 2023

Newest development Oct 22, 2023 · 3 reportsMessi plays entire game for Inter Miami in a 1-0 loss as Charlotte qualifies for the MLS playoffs

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Lionel Messi is in the starting lineup for Inter Miami in its MLS season finale against FC Charlotte. Messi will be the captain in the meaningless game on Saturday night for Miami, which failed to make the playoffs.

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    Lionel Messi in starting lineup for Inter Miami in MLS season finale at Charlotte

    Headline from The Republic ·

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    Messi plays entire game for Inter Miami in a 1-0 loss as Charlotte qualifies for the MLS playoffs

    Headline from The Republic ·

Reports & sources

9 articles, oldest first.

  1. Daily Journal

    Messi out for Inter Miami's home finale, says he wants to play Saturday at Charlotte (opens Daily Journal)

    Published

    Daily Journal's feed description

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi says he will play in Inter Miami’s season finale on Saturday, although the club hasn’t confirmed that is the actual plan. Messi — who scored both goals for Argentina in its 2-0 World Cup qualifying win at Peru on Tuesday night — wasn’t in the lineup for Inte…

  2. Green Field Reporter

    Messi out for Inter Miami's home finale, says he wants to play Saturday at Charlotte - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi says he will play in Inter Miami’s season finale on Saturday, although the club hasn’t confirmed that is the actual plan. Messi — who scored both goals for Argentina in its 2-0 World Cup qualifying win at Peru on Tuesday night — wasn’t in the lineup for Inte…

  3. CBS News

    Will Lionel Messi play during Inter Miami's home finale against Charlotte? (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Lionel Messi says he will play in Inter Miami's season finale on Saturday, although the club hasn't confirmed that is the actual plan.

  4. Daily Journal

    Messi plays entire game for Inter Miami in a 1-0 loss as Charlotte qualifies for the MLS playoffs (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Lionel Messi played the entire game on artificial turf in Inter Miami’s season finale on Saturday night, and Charlotte FC qualified for the MLS playoffs with a 1-0 victory. Messi shared the spotlight with Charlotte’s bid to qualify for the postseason on the last day of the reg…

  5. The Republic

    Lionel Messi in starting lineup for Inter Miami in MLS season finale at Charlotte (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Lionel Messi is in the starting lineup for Inter Miami in its MLS season finale against FC Charlotte. Messi will be the captain in the meaningless game on Saturday night for Miami, which failed to make the playoffs.

  6. Green Field Reporter

    Messi plays entire game for Inter Miami in a 1-0 loss as Charlotte qualifies for the MLS playoffs - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

    Published

    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Lionel Messi played the entire game on artificial turf in Inter Miami’s season finale on Saturday night, and Charlotte FC qualified for the MLS playoffs with a 1-0 victory. Messi shared the spotlight with Charlotte’s bid to qualify for the postseason on the last day of the reg…

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