Lionel Messi is expected to play as Inter Miami faces Sporting San Miguelito in Panama City, Panama at 5 p.m. ET. Here's what you need to know.

Inter Miami remained unbeaten in its first three games under new coach Javier Mascherano with a 3-1 preseason victory over Sporting San Miguelito in Panama on Sunday night.

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The preseason match, which kicks off at 5 p.m., is the third in the club’s Americas Tour, which also includes a game against Olimpia in Honduras next Saturday. Miami won its first two preseason games in penalty kick shootouts against Mexican team Club America and Universitario of Peru.

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Lionel Messi is expected to play as Inter Miami faces Sporting San Miguelito in Panama City, Panama at 5 p.m. ET. Here's what you need to know.

Messi's presence elevates Inter Miami's entire game. His high standards permeate training and matches, inspiring a collective drive to meet his expectations.

Inter Miami travel to the Estadio Rommel Fernandez Gutierrez in Panama City, Panama to face Sporting San Miguelito as their preseason tour continues. The Herons drew their first two preseason fixtures against Club America and Club Universitario de Deportes in January as Javier Mascherano continues to install his tactics and systeam ahead of the 2025 Major League Soccer season.