Lionel Messi did not play against Charlotte because Inter Miami had to play down a man after Oscar Ustari's early red card.

Lionel Messi never saw the field during Sunday's game between Inter Miami and Charlotte FC. He wasn't needed though as Miami emerged victorious, 1-0.

While a quick look at the Major League Soccer standings and goal differentials might have you think Miami was the runaway favorite with or without Lionel Messi, Charlotte was not a team to be ...

Charlotte FC take on Inter Miami this weekend, with Javier Mascherano's side potentially welcoming Lionel Messi back into the fold. Dean Smith said that Charlotte FC were planning for their clash ...

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — When it comes to soccer, there’s no bigger name than Lionel Messi, and guess what? There’s one team that owns him — your Charlotte FC. That’s right ...