Miami, Lionel Messi and FC Cincinnati
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The Brazilian attacker has Cincinnati atop the MLS Eastern Conference, and himself facing Lionel Messi in an MVP race
FC Cincinnati will take the pitch Saturday against Inter Miami, but the status of Miami's most notable player is still up in the air after he no-showed MLS All-Star festivities.
Phillips echoed that sentiment, saying he booed Messi because his season ticket seats are just a couple of rows from the field in the First Financial Club. He said he remembers lightheartedly heckling former New York Red Bulls defender, John Tolkin, when FC Cincinnati were Wooden Spoon contenders, prompting a chuckle from the American.
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Lionel Messi and teammate Jordi Alba didn’t play in the MLS All-Star Game last night and all eyes are still on it. Chosen to lead the MLS team, both Inter Miami stars sat out the match, officially for rest,
BOTTOM LINE: Cincinnati comes into a matchup against Inter Miami after recording two straight shutout wins. Miami is 10-2-4 against Eastern Conference teams. Miami has a +16 goal differential, scoring 49 goals while allowing 33.