Inter Miami played FC Cincinnati to a 0-0 draw without the suspended Lionel Messi on Saturday night. Messi was not available after he and teammate Jordi Alba were suspended one match by Major League Soccer for skipping the All-Star game. Messi was still in attendance on Saturday, watching from a suite at Chase Stadium.

Despite the absences, Inter Miami held FC Cincinnati to a 0-0 draw at Chase Stadium on Saturday night. The team also presented new signing Rodrigo De Paul prior to kick off, introducing the World Cup winner and Messi's Argentina teammate to fans.

While soccer fans around the world were hoping to see Lionel Messi in action for the MLS All-Stars, it seems like the Inter Miami skipper had different plans. According to MLS officials, Messi has confirmed his absence from the game,

Lionel Messi fans will be able to watch the Argentine World Champion again on a TikTok live stream for four upcoming matches. Here's when it begins.

Lionel Messi anotó dos goles y dio dos asistencias, Telasco Segovia también marcó dos veces, e Inter Miami se recuperó de la goleada