After nearly three weeks out with a muscle injury, Jordi Alba made a brief return against Porto and is now expected to start against Palmeiras. His presence not only strengthens the backline but also rekindles his famous connection with Lionel Messi — a key asset in high-stakes matches.

Lionel Messi practiced with his Inter Miami teammates on Sunday before their Club World Cup match vs. Palmeiras. Here's the latest injury update.

When Inter Miami found itself down 1-0 in the early goings against FC Porto, Lionel Messi looked slightly vexed at the situation, so it’s no surprise that he turned back the clock with a bit of magic to score a game-winning free kick in Atlanta.