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Lionel Messi, Inter Miami tabbed to play Cincinnati in MLS Sprint Season opener on Feb. 19

MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi is in line to help kick off Major League Soccer's sprint season next year.MLS revealed a handful of games on the looming sprint season schedule Wednesday, including the Feb.

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 11:10 PM
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami tabbed to play Cincinnati in MLS Sprint Season opener on Feb. 19
Key Things to Know
  • Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will face FC Cincinnati in the MLS sprint season opener on Feb. 19.
  • The match is scheduled to kick off Major League Soccer's new sprint season campaign.
  • Both clubs remain key Eastern Conference competitors fighting for playoff positioning.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are set to face FC Cincinnati in the Major League Soccer sprint season opener on February 19. The fixture puts the superstar captain and his club in the spotlight to help launch the league's upcoming campaign.

The announcement comes amid a competitive stretch for both clubs in Eastern Conference play. Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati have been battling for postseason positioning, with Messi returning to the lineup following a recent trip to Spain.

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