The energy was palpable as soon as the taxi rolled up at the Chase Stadium. Lionel Messi, the greatest footballer to ever grace planet earth, was confirmed to be returning to action for Inter Miami’s clash with Philadelphia Union in Fort Lauderdale after a recent injury.

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Lionel Messi’s return to action could see him play limited minutes in Inter Miami’s match Wednesday against Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Superstar Lionel Messi and Inter Miami FC will continue the team's pursuit of the Supporters' Shield on Saturday afternoon when they visit struggling New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.Messi's second match in his return to action from injury was not as productive as his first.

Lionel Messi is not in the starting lineup for Inter Miami’s game at Atlanta United. With the Herons playing their second of three games within a week, Messi will begin the match on the bench.