
Lionel Messi has been officially cleared to play in Inter Miami's upcoming MLS match against the Colorado Rapids, despite not being included in the starting lineup. The announcement came after Messi had been sidelined due to a hamstring injury, causing him to miss the team's last four games as well as two matches with the Argentina national team.
Joining Messi on the bench are his former Barcelona teammates Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba. This decision reflects Inter Miami's cautious approach in managing the workload of their senior players, all of whom are 35 years old or older.