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Lionel Messi has traveled with Inter Miami CF and is expected to play against the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday night, bringing significant attention to this Major League Soccer matchup[1]. There had been some questions over Messi’s fitness due to a busy match schedule, but his presence in Foxboro suggests he intends to take the pitch, though it’s not guaranteed he’ll play the full 90 minutes[1].

Inter Miami is coming off a 4-1 victory over Montreal where Messi contributed two goals and an assist, pushing his season total to 12 goals—tied for third most in MLS[1]. Miami has been prolific in attack, leading the league with 40 goals and riding a four-match unbeaten streak. They currently sit sixth in the Eastern Conference at 9-3-5, building momentum with three consecutive league victories[1].

The New England Revolution, on the other hand, have struggled in recent weeks. They have not won in their last four matches (0-3-1) and sit 11th in the Eastern Conference, four points out of the final play-in spot[1]. The Revolution’s last match was a 2-1 defeat to Portland, and their last win dates back to a 3-0 result over Montreal on May 31[1]. Despite these struggles, New England boasts a strong defense, with only 23 goals conceded this season—fourth-fewest in MLS[1].

Key players to watch include Carles Gil for New England, who has racked up 14 goal contributions in his last 15 starts and is closing in on the club’s all-time combined goals and assists record[1]. For Miami, Messi’s attacking output and influence are central, while Luis Suarez is also among the league’s leading assist providers[4].

Historically, Inter Miami holds the advantage in this fixture with five wins to New England’s three and have won their last two meetings[2]. Both teams have been involved in high-scoring affairs lately, and experts predict another open contest, with over 3.5 goals expected[3].

The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET, and for Spanish-speaking fans in Boston, the Revolution’s new radio partnership with Más Latino will provide live Spanish-language coverage[5].

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