FC Cincinnati is preparing for a critical match against Inter Miami after defeating them last week, but this time Lionel Messi won't play.

Inter Miami played FC Cincinnati to a 0-0 draw without the suspended Lionel Messi. Messi was not available for Saturday's game after he and teammate Jordi Alba were suspended one match by Major League Soccer for skipping the All-Star game.

Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano will not be able to pick Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for Saturday’s match against FC Cincinnati. They have been handed a one-game suspension by Major League