Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are entering the Round of 16 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup today, hosting the first leg against Jamaica's Cavalier FC at Chase Stadium in Florida, The Round of 16, which runs through March 13,

The Inter Miami captain showed some discomfort in the second half of last week’s Concacaf Champions Cup tilt vs. Sporting Kansas City, leading to him being substituted in the 69th minute before heading straight to the locker room and never returning.

Messi didn't play, but Inter Miami still scored a 2-0 win over Jamaica's Cavalier FC in their Concacaf Champions Cup game.

Lionel Messi is expected to return to Miami's squad after missing matches in MLS and the Concacaf Champions Cup.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will host Jamaican Premier League champions Cavalier FC on Thursday in the Concacaf Champions Cup tournament.

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The first leg took place at Chase Stadium with Lionel Messi missing his second straight game due to load management

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi is set to miss his team’s first leg Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 match against Jamaica’s Cavalier FC on Thursday, according to US media reports. The football legend will miss his second straight game in an effort to manage his workload and avoid any potential injury,

Messi expected to play for Inter Miami vs. Cavalier in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 Thursday, but coach Javier Mascerano would not commit 100 percent.