Lionel Messi Set to Miss Argentina Friendly
Major League Soccer
Inter Miami
Columbus Crew
MIA vs CLBSat, 21 Nov
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Lionel Messi Set to Miss Argentina Friendly

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7 sources · 3d ago

Inter Miami are expected to clinch victory against Columbus Crew in their upcoming MLS match. With the prediction leaning towards a home win, the spotlight will be on Lionel Messi, who is set to miss Argentina's friendly for the first time. Meanwhile, Columbus Crew's Taha Habroune is making waves with his recent call-up to the U23 USYNT.

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Team Form Analysis

Inter Miami's recent league form shows a mixed set of results, including a win against New England Revolution and draws against FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC. Meanwhile, Columbus Crew have been on a remarkable run, winning their last five league matches. Their latest victories include a 4-3 triumph over Chicago Fire and a 3-0 success against DC United, indicating strong offensive potential as they head into this match.

Player Insights and News

Lionel Messi, a key figure for Inter Miami, will be absent from Argentina's upcoming friendly, marking a new chapter for the national team without him. This absence highlights Messi's potential impact on Inter Miami's performance. On the other side, Columbus Crew's Taha Habroune has been called up to the U23 USYNT for the first camp of the 2028 Olympic cycle in Spain. This call-up could influence his availability and performance in the upcoming fixture.

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SK Predicts

Win or draw probability (90min)

Inter Miami
Inter MiamiInter Miami
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
MIA 58%CLB 20%
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7 verified sources

  • ColumbusCrew
    ColumbusCrew
    https://twitter.com/ColumbusCrew/status/2118773196073640125
  • MLS
    MLS
    https://twitter.com/MLS/status/2119181357217656887
  • sabcsport
    sabcsport
    https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/gerrard-puts-lamine-yamal-ahead-of-teenage-messi-and-ronaldo/ar-AA2h7lkl
  • PSG Talk · via Yahoo Sports
    PSG Talk · via Yahoo Sports
    https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bit-messi-psg-attacker-compared-144900821.html
  • Yahoo Sports
    Yahoo Sports
    https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bit-messi-psg-attacker-compared-144900821.html
  • GOAL
    GOAL
    https://www.goal.com/en/news/he-is-further-along-than-ronaldo-and-messi-were-at-19/blte8ff09ad01fa213d
  • World Soccer Talk
    World Soccer Talk
    https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/ronald-araujo-on-argentina-without-lionel-messi-were-going-to-take-advantage-of-that/ar-AA2haHvK

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