Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano continues to highlight Messi’s impact: “He’s the face of this team, our leader, and he sets the standard for how we compete. It’s truly a blessing to be part of this stage in his career.

Lionel Messi has been at the heart of Inter Miami’s recent run of form, scoring in four consecutive matches and leading Major League Soccer in goal contributions. As Miami prepares to take on Nashville SC tonight at Chase Stadium, the biggest question was whether their star forward would be fit to play — and all signs now point to a resounding yes.

A member of the midfield ranks at La Liga heavyweights Atlético Madrid is inching towards a move to Major League Soccer, with Inter Miami.That’s according to market insider Fabrizio Romano, who