Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will return to action in the 2025 Major League Soccer season on Saturday, July 5, on the road against CF Montreal.
It will be Inter Miami’s first match since their elimination from the FIFA Club World Cup.
And Messi – the Argentine World Cup champion and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner – is in the starting lineup for the match at Stade Saputo in Montreal.
Messi traveled to Montreal for the match, and his playing status was confirmed when Inter Miami announced its starting lineup an hour before the match.
Here’s what you need to know and stay tuned for live updates from the Montreal-Inter Miami match:
What time is CF Montreal vs. Inter Miami match?
The match begins at 7:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. in Argentina).
CF Montreal vs. Inter Miami live stream link
The match will be available to live stream via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Is Messi playing tonight in Montreal?
Messi is playing, and he’s a starter in Inter Miami’s starting lineup.
CF Montreal vs. Inter Miami preview
The Montreal match will be the first of seven matches in 25 days through the month of July for Inter Miami. It also comes six days after their 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup round of 16 on June 29. The brief layoff between games is one reason why Messi could play in Montreal.
“Yes, why not?” Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said when asked if Messi would travel and play in Montreal. “Luckily we had a long week, which was good for us, as we were able to give most of the players two days off, especially those who had played the most minutes.
“And yes, Leo is available,” he added.
Inter Miami was in a tie for third place with 29 points in the MLS Eastern Conference standings before the Club World Cup, but are in seventh place as they resume play. Most of the league has played 19 or 20 games, while Inter Miami has played just 16 matches and will make up their total as the season progresses. Montreal is in last place in the Eastern Conference with 14 points.
CF Montreal vs. Inter Miami betting odds
Here are the betting odds for the match, according to BetMGM.
- CF Montreal: +230
- Draw: +300
- Inter Miami: -110
- Over/under: 3.5 goals
Messi, Inter Miami upcoming schedule in July
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