Lionel Messi set to miss Inter Miami next three games in MLS

Lionel Messi, the captain of Inter Miami, will miss three of his side's September games since he has been selected to play for his nation's national team in the World Cup qualifiers, which begin next week.

Tata Martino, the manager of Inter Miami, reaffirmed this.

Martino remarked after Saturday's 2-0 victory against the New York Red Bulls by Inter Miami.

Messi is virtually certain to play in Argentina's September matches against Ecuador and Bolivia, followed by contests in October against Paraguay and Peru.

In September, Inter Miami will play Los Angeles FC, Sporting Kansas City, Atlanta United, Toronto, Orlando City, and Houston Dynamo.

Martino, speaking to the media after Inter Miami's victory against the New York Red Bulls, said (via Favian Renkel):“Lionel Messi is going to miss at least 3 games, he will get called up for his national team.”