Inter Miami faces a defensive setback after one of their star defenders suffered a season-ending torn ACL injury, impacting their MLS campaign despite leading the table

Messi, the Argentine wonder enjoying an MVP-caliber campaign for Inter Miami, was the pink-clad center of attention. But United neutralized him throughout the humid night, and if not for some squandered chances in the second half, the visitors could have seized the lead.

Lionel Messi participated in team drills during Inter Miami practice Friday, a good sign he could play in Saturday’s home match against D.C. United. More important, it’s an even better sign a recent leg injury may not affect his Copa América run this summer with Argentina.