Fans are expecting to see Argentina legend Lionel Messi take the pitch at TQL Stadium for only the second time since he joined Inter Miami in July, 2023. The first time came in the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup, when Miami eliminated Cincinnati in penalty kicks following a 3-3 draw.

Messi had his historic five-game multiple goal scoring streak snapped and Inter Miami had a five-game MLS win streak halted in 3-0 loss to Cincinnati.

Lionel Messi’s MLS-record streak of scoring multiple goals in five straight matches ended in Inter Miami’s 3-0 loss to FC Cincinnati.

FC Cincinnati defeated Inter Miami 3-0, with Brazilian striker Evander matching Lionel Messi’s goal tally for the current MLS season.

Fresh off a frustrating loss to MLS-leading Cincinnati FC, Inter Miami was looking to get back in the win column.

Lionel Messi didn't score a goal during Inter Miami's loss to FC Cincinnati and the result officially gave set the mark for a new MLS record.

Inter Miami is looking to extend their winning streak after the Club World Cup as Lionel Messi is also aiming to set a new record.

BOTTOM LINE: Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami into a matchup with Cincinnati fresh off of a two-goal outing against Nashville. Cincinnati is 10-6-2 in Eastern Conference games. Evander leads the seventh-ranked scoring team in the Eastern Conference with 13. Cincinnati has scored 35 goals.

Two of MLS' best teams clash Wednesday night as a red-hot Lionel Messi and Inter Miami visit FC Cincinnati. What to know to watch the game.

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FC Cincinnati will play its second match of the week against in-form Real Salt Lake. Coach Pat Noonan said the team recovered well ahead of it.