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Is Messi playing in San Jose tonight? Inter Miami visit Earthquakes aiming to bounce back in 2025 MLS season

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami aim to climb the Eastern Conference standings in the 2025 MLS season, with the San Jose Earthquakes up next. Will Messi be in the lineup tonight?

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**© David Berding/Getty Images**Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami runs with the ball against Minnesota United in the first half at Allianz Field on May 10, 2025 in St Paul, Minnesota.

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi have a great opportunity to climb the Eastern Conference standings tonight as they visit the San Jose Earthquakes in the 2025 MLS season. With fans eager to see the Argentine star in action, the big question has been whether Messi will play in California.

Following their recent elimination from the Concacaf Champions Cup and a tough loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps last weekend, Inter Miami are aiming to bounce back in league play. Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba will feature, as the team looks to secure a much-needed win.

Meanwhile, San Jose have struggled in the Western Conference. A win could help the Earthquakes stay in the top seven spots that qualify for the next round of the MLS. They’ll rely on Cristian Arango and Josef Martinez, Messi’s former teammate at Inter Miami, to lead the charge.

Is Lionel Messi playing in San Jose tonight?

Yes, Messi will play against the Earthquakes. He traveled with the squad, trained on Tuesday and coach Javier Mascherano included him in the starting lineup. With several key players in the lineup, Inter Miami will aim to return to winning form and reward their supporters after recent setbacks.

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One of the team’s major concerns has been defense, while the attack continues to shine. Messi has scored five goals and provided two assists in eight MLS matches this season. Suarez has contributed two goals and six assists across nine appearances.

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Inter Miami’s confirmed lineup

Head coach Javier Mascherano is counting on his veterans to step up tonight in California. With Messi, Alba, and Busquets in the lineup, Inter Miami will be at near full strength for this key fixture.

Inter Miami’s starting XI:

Goalkeeper: Ustari
Defenders: Weigandt, Falcon, Allen, Alba
Midfielders: Bright, Busquets, Cremaschi
Forwards: Allende, Messi, Segovia

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