Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul are back with Inter Miami after taking more than a week off after losing the 2026 World Cup final with Argentina, and both could feature on Saturday against Columbus Crew at Nu Stadium.
While the Herons have secured two wins over the Chicago Fire and CF Montréal without the two Argentines, the star duo—and in particular Messi, the two-time defending MLS MVP—elevate their potential, as they look to work their way into the lead in the Supporters’ Shield race.