Jordi Alba, Lionel Messi and FC Cincinnati
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FC Cincinnati is preparing for a critical match against Inter Miami after defeating them last week. But this match could look different.
Soccer legend and Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi will not play against FC Cincinnati this weekend, according to Major League Soccer.
Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will both be out on Saturday, making for a great betting opportunity for those ready to fade Inter Miami, per our soccer betting picks.
Phillips echoed that sentiment, saying he booed Messi because his season ticket seats are just a couple of rows from the field in the First Financial Club. He said he remembers lightheartedly heckling former New York Red Bulls defender, John Tolkin, when FC Cincinnati were Wooden Spoon contenders, prompting a chuckle from the American.
FC Cincinnati will take the pitch Saturday against Inter Miami, but the status of Miami's most notable player is still up in the air after he no-showed MLS All-Star festivities.
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