The energy was palpable as soon as the taxi rolled up at the Chase Stadium. Lionel Messi, the greatest footballer to ever grace planet earth, was confirmed to be returning to action for Inter Miami’s clash with Philadelphia Union in Fort Lauderdale after a recent injury.

Superstar Lionel Messi and Inter Miami FC will continue the team's pursuit of the Supporters' Shield on Saturday afternoon when they visit struggling New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.

Lionel Messi’s return to action could see him play limited minutes in Inter Miami’s match Wednesday against Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Lionel Messi is not in the starting lineup for Inter Miami’s game at Atlanta United. With the Herons playing their second of three games within a week, Messi will begin the match on the bench.

Lionel Messi was limited to a second-half appearance as a substitute as Inter Miami drew 2-2 at Atlanta United on Wednesday night.

With his goals, Messi produced 15 scores and 15 assists in his first 19 MLS games, becoming the fastest player in league history to do so.

Lionel Messi made a successful return after a lengthy absence, scoring two goals and assisting on the third to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union.