Inter Miami vs. LA Galaxy: Time, TV, how to live stream Lionel Messi game today
Messi, who suffered a right hamstring injury during a Leagues Cup tournament match on Aug. 2, returned to full participation in practice sessions this week.
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano confirmed Messi will be part of the club's lineup for the Galaxy match. Messi's status as a starter or substitute will be revealed when Inter Miami announces its starting lineup an hour before the 7:30 p.m. ET start time.
'Leo is OK. In fact, he has already trained with the team since Wednesday (Aug. 13),' Mascherano told reporters on Aug. 15.
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Messi's return will end a two-game absence for the Argentine World Cup champion. Inter Miami advanced to the Leagues Cup knockout stage with a 3-1 win against Pumas on Aug. 6, then lost 4-1 to Orlando City in a regular-season match on Aug. 10.
It will also serve as a tune-up before Inter Miami plays its Leagues Cup quarterfinal match against Tigres UANL on Aug. 20 at 8 p.m.
Here's everything you need to know about the Inter Miami-L.A. Galaxy match, and stay tuned here for live updates from USA TODAY Sports:
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What time is Inter Miami vs. LA Galaxy match?
The match begins at 7:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. in Argentina)
How to watch Inter Miami vs. LA Galaxy match?
The match is available to live stream on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV and on Apple TV+.
Is Messi playing tonight?
Yes, Messi is expected to play. His status will be confirmed when Inter Miami announces its starting lineup an hour before the match begins.
Inter Miami vs. LA Galaxy betting odds
Here are the betting odds, according to BETMGM.
Inter Miami: -220
Tie: +380
Away: +475
Over/under: 3.5 goals
Messi, Inter Miami upcoming schedule
Aug. 20: Inter Miami vs. Tigres UANL (Leagues Cup quarterfinals)
Aug. 23: D.C. United vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET (MLS regular season)
Aug. 26 or 27: Leagues Cup semifinals (if applicable)
Aug. 30: Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire, 7:30 p.m. ET (MLS regular season)
Aug. 31: Leagues Cup final and third-place match (if applicable)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Inter Miami vs LA Galaxy: Time, TV, is Lionel Messi playing today?
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