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Lionel Messi's Absence Shakes Up Inter Miami: Orlando City Holds Strong

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Find out why Lionel Messi missed the crucial match between Orlando City and Inter Miami. Will Inter Miami cope without their star player? Read more!

In a highly anticipated match between Orlando City SC and intrastate rivals Inter Miami CF, all eyes were on the team sheet before kickoff. The absence of Lionel Messi due to a knee injury brought uncertainty to Inter Miami's lineup, causing fans to question how the team would perform without their star player. Despite a valiant effort, Inter Miami struggled to find their attacking rhythm and settled for a scoreless draw, highlighting the impact of Messi's presence on the team.

With Lionel Messi missing from the action, Inter Miami's performance lacked the usual flair and creativity that the Argentine maestro brings to the field. The team's attacking prowess seemed diminished, leading to a frustrating night for the Herons as they struggled to break down Orlando City's defense. The draw marked the end of Inter Miami's five-game winning streak, emphasizing the significance of Messi's contribution to the team's recent success.

Inter Miami coach Tata Martino acknowledged the challenges of playing without Messi and hinted at potential signings to strengthen the team's roster. The absence of the superstar forward highlighted the need for depth and versatility within the squad, prompting discussions about future acquisitions to bolster Inter Miami's attacking options. As the team regroups after the scoreless draw, the focus shifts to reinforcing the lineup and maintaining competitiveness in upcoming fixtures.

Matias Rojas, Inter Miami's new signing, emerged as a key player in easing the burden on the team's star duo of Messi and Suarez. The Paraguayan winger's impressive performances have showcased his ability to contribute effectively in the absence of Messi, providing hope for Inter Miami's attacking options moving forward. Despite the setback against Orlando City, Rojas's impact has been a positive development for the team, signaling potential depth and firepower in the absence of their marquee player.

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Starting XI: Orlando City's lineup and bench as they host Inter Miami ... (Orlando City SC)

ORLANDO, FL — The team sheet has dropped for Orlando City SC ahead of its home match against intrastate rivals Inter Miami CF.

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Orlando vs Inter Miami Highlights, MLS: Orlando holds Inter Miami to ... (Sportstar)

Orlando City vs Inter Miami Highlights: Catch the score updates from the Orlando vs Inter Miami MLS match being played at the Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando.

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Lionel Messi skips Inter Miami road game at Orlando City. Here is ... (Miami Herald)

Lionel Messi is not on the Inter Miami game roster for Wednesday night's road game against Orlando City due to a knee injury, ending a streak of six games ...

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Injured Lionel Messi sits out Inter Miami draw with Orlando - ESPN (ESPN)

Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami's match against Orlando City on Wednesday night at Inter&Co Stadium, after suffering a knee injury during his team's 3-2 ...

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Inter Miami lifeless without Lionel Messi in scoreless draw vs rivals ... (Goal.com)

Inter Miami's attack was nonexistent without Lionel Messi Wednesday evening, settling for a scoreless draw vs Orlando City.

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Orlando City vs. Inter Miami: How to watch MLS online, Lionel Messi ... (CBSSports.com)

An all-Florida matchup serves as the headlining act for midweek MLS action on Wednesday, but a star-studded Inter Miami might be without their main main ...

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Inter Miami's five-game winning streak ends after a scoreless draw ... (Yahoo Sports)

Drake Callender made three saves for his second clean sheet of the season and Inter Miami played Orlando to a scoreless draw on Wednesday night.

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Inter Miami boss Tata Martino delivers statement on potential Keylor ... (Goal.com)

Inter Miami boss Tata Martino says the Herons will be linked with "several players" amid Keylor Navas transfer rumors.

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Matias Rojas: Inter Miami's new signing helping ease the burden on ... (Goal.com)

Matias Rojas is off to a hot start for Inter Miami in MLS, with the Paraguayan winger having eased the burden on Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

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Orlando City and Inter Miami play to scoreless draw, Messi misses ... (WESH Orlando)

Looking to take advantage of Lionel Messi's omission from Inter Miami's lineup, Orlando City played to a scoreless draw on Wednesday night in front of an ...

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Inter Miami CF's Matías Rojas wins another AT&T Goal of the ... (MLSsoccer.com)

Inter Miami CF midfielder Matías Rojas has taken home a second straight AT&T Goal of the Matchday award, this time for a curling free kick in a 3-2 win at ...

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Lionel Messi injury update: When Inter Miami star will play again ... (Goal.com)

Lionel Messi sat out Inter Miami's goalless draw at Orlando City with a knee injury, but Tata Martino expects him to face D.C. United on Saturday.

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Inter Miami lifeless without Lionel Messi in scoreless draw vs rivals ... (Goal India)

Inter Miami's attack was nonexistent without Lionel Messi Wednesday evening, with Luis Suarez failing to step up in a 0-0 draw with Orlando City.

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Will former Real Madrid star Keylor Navas go to MLS? Inter Miami ... (AS English)

Ex-Real Madrid keeper Keylor Navas, who is to depart PSG when is contract expires this summer, has been tipped for a free transfer to Major League Soccer.

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Lionel Messi injury update: When Inter Miami star will play again ... (Goal.com)

Lionel Messi sat out Inter Miami's goalless draw at Orlando City with a knee injury, but Tata Martino expects him to face D.C. United on Saturday.

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Tatler to seek compensation from Inter Miami for Messi's absence ... (Hong Kong Standard)

Tatler Asia is taking legal action against Inter Miami CF and seeking compensation for the financial loss incurred due to the absence o...

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MLS: With Lionel Messi injured, Inter Miami held to a draw by ... (Sportstar)

Drake Callender made three saves and Inter Miami managed a 0-0 draw with host Orlando City despite not having Lionel Messi available on Wednesday night.

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Lionel Messi injury update: When Inter Miami star will play again ... (Goal.com)

Lionel Messi sat out Inter Miami's goalless draw at Orlando City with a knee injury, but Tata Martino expects him to face D.C. United on Saturday.

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Orlando City plays Inter Miami, without Messi, to a 0-0 draw (News 13 Orlando)

ORLANDO, Fla. — Goalkeeper Pedro Gallese made three saves Wednesday night for his second clean sheet of the season as Orlando City and Inter Miami played to ...

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Lionel Messi injury update: When Inter Miami star will play again ... (Goal.com)

Lionel Messi sat out Inter Miami's goalless draw at Orlando City with a knee injury, but Tata Martino expects him to face D.C. United on Saturday.

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Matias Rojas: Inter Miami's new signing helping ease the burden on ... (Goal.com)

Matias Rojas is off to a hot start for Inter Miami in MLS, with the Paraguayan winger having eased the burden on Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

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Messi tops MLS salary list ($20.5 million). Here is full Inter Miami list ... (Miami Herald)

Lionel Messi is the highest-paid player in MLS, per the MLSPA Salary Guide released on Thursday.

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Inter Miami's Messi tops MLS highest-paid list at $20.4m - ESPN (ESPN)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi is Major League Soccer's highest paid player with a total guaranteed compensation of $20.44m.

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Lionel Messi set to make an MLS-record $20.45 million this season (Los Angeles Times)

Lionel Messi is just one of six millionaires playing for Inter Miami, according to salary figures released Thursday by the MLS players association.

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Lionel Messi's $20.4m Inter Miami income exceeds payrolls of all but ... (The Guardian)

The Argentinian star is by far the highest paid person in MLS, according to figures released by the league's players association.

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Inter Miami's Messi tops MLS highest-paid list at $20.4m - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi is Major League Soccer's highest paid player with a total guaranteed compensation of $20.44m.

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Lionel Messi's salary, Inter Miami's payroll are MLS record highs (Yahoo Sports)

Even without his Apple deal and his equity in Inter Miami, Lionel Messi is making more money than all but a few MLS teams.

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Lionel Messi's $33.3 million compensation with Inter Miami exceeds ... (New Zealand Herald)

Lionel Messi's annualised pay from his Major League Soccer contract with Inter Miami is just over US$20.4 million ($33.3m) in his first full season,...

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