Inter Miami played FC Cincinnati to a 0-0 draw without the suspended Lionel Messi on Saturday night. Messi was not available after he and teammate Jordi Alba were suspended one match by Major League Soccer for skipping the All-Star game. Messi was still in attendance on Saturday, watching from a suite at Chase Stadium.

Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano will not be able to pick Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for Saturday’s match against FC Cincinnati. They have been handed a one-game suspension by Major League

Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba look likely to be available for Inter Miami CF's clash with FC Cincinnati on Saturday, despite skipping the MLS All-Star Game, which according to league rules is supposed to amount to a one-game suspension.