{"id":178935,"date":"2026-08-22T20:48:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T20:48:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/178935\/"},"modified":"2026-08-22T20:48:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T20:48:43","slug":"is-lionel-messi-playing-today-for-inter-miami-vs-toronto-fc-in-2026-mls-matchday-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/178935\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Lionel Messi playing today for Inter Miami vs Toronto FC in 2026 MLS Matchday 22?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">Inter Miami look to bounce back in MLS Matchday 22 action against Toronto FC. Questions regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/topic\/lionel-messi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"break-word text-(--theme-primary-color) hover:text-(--theme-text-color) hover:bg-(--theme-primary-color) cursor-pointer font-bold border-b-(length:--theme-border-width) border-b-(--theme-border-color)\">Lionel Messi<\/a>\u2018s availability surfaced earlier this week <a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/soccer\/lionel-messi-receives-mls-punishment-for-slapping-quinn-sullivan-but-will-play-for-inter-miami-vs-toronto-fc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"break-word text-(--theme-primary-color) hover:text-(--theme-text-color) hover:bg-(--theme-primary-color) cursor-pointer font-bold border-b-(length:--theme-border-width) border-b-(--theme-border-color)\">after MLS announced disciplinary measures following his heated altercation with Quinn Sullivan<\/a>, but the superstar captain has been cleared to take the pitch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">Lionel Messi avoided a match suspension from the <a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/topic\/mls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"break-word text-(--theme-primary-color) hover:text-(--theme-text-color) hover:bg-(--theme-primary-color) cursor-pointer font-bold border-b-(length:--theme-border-width) border-b-(--theme-border-color)\">MLS<\/a> and is expected to start against Toronto FC. With his eligibility confirmed, head coach Guillermo Hoyos will have his focal point available as Herons search for their first victory since Messi returned to the squad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/soccer\/video-lionel-messi-scores-first-goal-for-inter-miami-after-fathers-passing-vs-philadelphia-union\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"break-word text-(--theme-primary-color) hover:text-(--theme-text-color) hover:bg-(--theme-primary-color) cursor-pointer font-bold border-b-(length:--theme-border-width) border-b-(--theme-border-color)\">Having recently netted his first goal following the tragic passing of his father, <\/a>Jorge, the Argentine legend aims to build momentum against a struggling <a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/topic\/toronto-fc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"break-word text-(--theme-primary-color) hover:text-(--theme-text-color) hover:bg-(--theme-primary-color) cursor-pointer font-bold border-b-(length:--theme-border-width) border-b-(--theme-border-color)\">Toronto FC<\/a> side sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">While <a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/world-cup\/lionel-messis-argentina-teammates-hit-with-fifa-suspensions-over-2026-world-cup-final-chaos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"break-word text-(--theme-primary-color) hover:text-(--theme-text-color) hover:bg-(--theme-primary-color) cursor-pointer font-bold border-b-(length:--theme-border-width) border-b-(--theme-border-color)\">FIFA recently handed down suspensions to several of his Argentina teammates<\/a> following the chaotic 2026 World Cup final against Spain, Messi avoided direct sanctions, though La Albiceleste will be shorthanded during upcoming international windows.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/lionel-messi-81-1920x1080.webp\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Lionel Messi Inter Miami\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mt-5 text-center text-(length:--theme-text-size)\" style=\"--theme-text-size:14px\">Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF looks on during the Leagues Cup Phase One match.<\/p>\n<p>Predicted lineups: Messi set to start<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">Barring any late set-backs, Messi will lead the attack alongside co-star Luis Suarez. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/topic\/inter-miami\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"break-word text-(--theme-primary-color) hover:text-(--theme-text-color) hover:bg-(--theme-primary-color) cursor-pointer font-bold border-b-(length:--theme-border-width) border-b-(--theme-border-color)\">Inter Miami<\/a> will remain without Tadeo Allende and Yannick Bright, as both players remain sidelined with injuries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">Here is Inter Miami\u2019s projected starting XI:<\/p>\n<p>Goalkeeper: Dayne St. ClairDefenders: Facundo Mura, Ian Fray, Gonzalo Luj\u00e1n, Sergio ReguilonMidfielders: Casemiro, Rodrigo De Paul, Telasco Segovia, David AyalaForwards: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-[20px] md:mb-[30px] break-word\">As Inter Miami prepares for this crucial fixture, a victory is essential to close the gap on Nashville SC in the Eastern Conference standings, and all eyes will once again be on Messi to deliver a game-changing performance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bolavip.com\/en\/staff\/stovar\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tovar-Santiago-150x150.webp\" alt=\"Santiago Tovar\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-full\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mt-[10px] hidden min-h-[72px] text-(length:--theme-text-size) leading-[20px] md:block md:min-h-[52px]\" style=\"--theme-text-size:14px\">Santiago Tovar is a bilingual sports journalist who joined Bolavip US in 2024. With over seven years of experience, he has covered a diverse range of sports, including soccer, NFL, NBA, tennis, and Formula 1. Santiago has provided real-time coverage of major events such as the 2021 Women&#8217;s Copa America, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, and the Davis Cup qualifiers. Before joining Bolavip US, he worked at Kienyke.com and Redmas.com.co, where he developed strategies to highlight key sports moments across websites and social media platforms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Inter Miami look to bounce back in MLS Matchday 22 action against Toronto FC. 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