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TFC Tidbits: Will Lionel Messi play vs. the Reds at BMO Field?

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano hasn't tipped his hand, but Toronto FC expects Messi to take to the pitch on Saturday.

John Molinaro

Sep 26, 2025 — 3 min read

Welcome to TFC Tidbits, a special feature at TFC Republic that curates small bits and pieces of news about what's going on with Toronto FC.

Miami coach Javier Mascherano not tipping his hand

Lionel Messi has made the trip to Toronto with his Inter Miami teammates ahead of Saturday's match vs. Toronto FC at BMO Field (4:30 p.m./TSN & Apple TV).

But it remains to be seen whether the Argentinian super star will even be in Miami's matchday squad.

Toronto FC vs. Inter Miami: 3 takeaways

Lionel Messi was the main attraction at BMO Field, but TFC's Sean Johnson managed to keep the Argentinian off the score sheet.

Toronto FC comes from behind to draw Inter Miami

TFC went toe-to-toe with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Saturday in earning their seventh consecutive draw.

TFC 2 report: Young Reds lose to Philadelphia in home finale

TFC 2 suffered a 2-1 loss to Philadelphia Union II on Friday in their final home game of the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro regular season.

Scouting report: Toronto FC vs. Inter Miami

Alex Windley of The Heron's Nest previews Saturday's game between TFC and Miami at BMO Field.