After playing a few minutes against Cavalier FC and scoring a goal, fans expect Lionel Messi to play against Atlanta. Here's what we know about his status for tonight's Inter Miami match. Inter Miami visit the Mercedes Benz Stadium for their clash with Atlanta United for Matchday 4 of the 2025 MLS season.

Artificial intelligence will put visitors on the field for various moments in Messi's career, and to try out his training routine.

Lionel Messi is expected to sit out a second straight game for Inter Miami in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup match against Cavalier FC on Thursday at Chase Stadium, a source confirmed to ESPN.