Lionel Messi never saw the field during Sunday's game between Inter Miami and Charlotte FC. He wasn't needed though as Miami emerged victorious, 1-0.

Tadeo Allende scored 17 seconds into the second half and Inter Miami won its third straight match without Lionel Messi, beating Charlotte FC 1-0.

After missing Inter Maiami's last two matches for load management, Lionel Messi could return for a match facing Charlotte FC at home on Sunday. The Herons were able to see defeat Cavalier SC in Champions Cup play and will now have another test with Wilfried Zaha coming to town.