Lionel Messi set to feature for Inter Miami against CF Montreal at Nu Stadium on August 30

Lionel Messi is expected to take part in Inter Miami’s MLS 2026 Round 22 meeting with CF Montreal at the Nu Stadium on August 30 at 5 am IST. The 39-year-old Argentine continues to train with the first team ahead of the match.

CF Montreal travel to the Nu Stadium for the round 22 fixture under Guillermo Hoyos and arrive without a win in their last five matches. The Hoyos-led side have lost four of those games and drawn one, leaving them in need of a change in approach.

Inter Miami sit second in the MLS Eastern Conference and trail leaders Nashville SC by 10 points, making a victory in this fixture particularly important for the Herons. Inter Miami’s defence has been identified as a key weakness after conceding 12 goals across their previous five matches.

Messi remains the focal point of Inter Miami’s attack this season, having scored 14 goals and provided 10 assists in 18 Major League Soccer appearances. His involvement is expected to shape Inter Miami’s offensive plans for the game.

German Berterame and Luis Suarez have been singled out as players who should step up to relieve pressure on Messi and improve the team’s attacking output. Casemiro "has not been at his best since joining the Herons" and is urged to get more involved in the final third, while Rodrigo De Paul "also has to improve in the midfield."

The Nu Stadium will host the match on August 30 at 5 am IST, and fans can watch live by tuning into Apple TV.