CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Lionel Messi is in the starting lineup for Inter Miami in its MLS season finale against FC Charlotte.
He was in the Inter Miami bench area with his teammates for the match after returning from Peru earlier in the day.
It’ll be the first time Inter Miami goes on a foreign tour.
Messi has 11 goals in 13 matches with Inter Miami this season.
He was able to play as a reserve on Oct. 7 against Cincinnati, but Inter Miami lost 1-0 in the outcome that sealed its playoff elimination.
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