Lionel Messi is in Minnesota with Inter Miami, and likely to play in May 10’s game against Minnesota United at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Messi has already posted his matchday Instagram story previewing the match, a sign he intends to play.

It will be Messi’s first game in the state and against the club since joining Inter Miami in July 2023. And it’s a matchup between two of the best clubs in Major League Soccer.

Minnesota is second in the MLS Western Conference, while Inter Miami is fourth in the Eastern Conference after winning the MLS Supporters’ Shield a season ago.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Minnesota United vs. Inter Miami match, and stay tuned here for live updates from USA TODAY Sports:

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The match is available on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.

Messi’s status will be confirmed when Inter Miami announces its starting lineup an hour before the match.

Luis Suarez won’t play vs. Minnesota

Messi will be missing his longtime running mate in Luis Suarez — the Uruguayan star did not travel with the club to Minnesota due to personal reasons.

Messi scores goal in Inter Miami’s last match

Messi scored a goal, while Luis Suarez scored and assisted another in Inter Miami’s 4-1 win on May 3 vs. New York Red Bulls. It was a bounce-back victory for Inter Miami after they lost three straight matches for the first time since Messi joined the club.

They were eliminated by Vancouver in the semifinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup in two matches, and dropped a home match to FC Dallas.

Inter Miami is led by coach Javier Mascherano, who played at FC Barcelona with Inter Miami stars Messi, Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.

Minnesota looking up at Vancouver in MLS standings

Minnesota is second in the MLS Western Conference with 19 points from five wins, two losses and four draws – trailing Vancouver (26 points). Forward Tani Oluwasey leads Minnesota with five goals, while Designated Player Joaquín Pereyra leads with four assists. They are led by second-year coach Eric Ramsay, a former Manchester United assistant coach.

Messi, Inter Miami upcoming schedule

• May 10: Minnesota United vs. Inter Miami, 4:30 p.m. ET
• May 14: San Jose vs. Inter Miami, 10:30 p.m. ET
• May 18: Inter Miami vs. Orlando City, 7 p.m. ET
• May 24: Philadelphia Union vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET
• May 28: Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal, 7:30 p.m. ET
• May 31: Inter Miami vs. Columbus Crew, 7:30 p.m. ET

Messi, Inter Miami schedule for Club World Cup

• June 23: Inter Miami vs. Palmerias, 9 p.m. ET (Hard Rock Stadium in Miami)
• June 14: Inter Miami vs. Al Alhy, 8 p.m. ET (Hard Rock Stadium in Miami)
• June 19: Inter Miami vs FC Porto, 3 p.m. ET (Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta)

News of the new pope drew crowds of Minnesota Catholics to the Cathedral of Saint Paul. 

“Thank you God, this is a great day,” said Jeanne Buckeye of St. Paul, while walking into mass on Cathedral Hill.

The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis says the cathedral welcomed between five and six times the number of worshipers  during a normal daily mass on Thursday.

“I got in the car and drove here,” said worshipper Jean Houghton.

It was pure joy as Chicago native Pope Leo XIV was elected as the new pontiff.

“This is my first conclave I’ve been through as a Catholic. It’s all new to me. It’s pure excitement,” said John May.

The first American pope also has strong ties to Peru. 

“Oh my God, it was amazing just to hear him send a special salutation for all the Peruvian people,” said Maria Rugel, of Cottage Grove.

Rugel says it gives her another reason to feel connected to the new leader of the Catholic Church. She spoke with her family in Peru all day Thursday as they share in celebration and pride for their new pope.

“The pope is part of both of us American people and the Peruvian people,” said Rugel. “So now we’re together in this area. Oh, my God, it’s very exciting.”

Local Catholic leadership are joining the excitement. Archbishop Hebda of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis  celebrated at mass, as did his colleague from the Diocese of Duluth, Bishop Daniel J. Felton, who says the connection to America makes it even more special.

“I think that anytime that someone is selected from an area that is familiar not only to that person, to us there’s always rejoicing in that,” Felton said.

Statements were received from two other Minnesota-based bishops: Bishop Patrick M. Neary of the Diocese of Saint Cloud, and Bishop Chad W. Zielinski of the Diocese of New Ulm.

“I am so pleased that we have such a worthy successor to Pope Francis in Cardinal Prevost. There is hardly a more challenging or important role of leadership in our world,” Neary said. “May the Holy Spirit fill the heart of our newly appointed shepherd with wisdom and courage as he leads the Church. May he be a prophetic witness to the Gospel of unity, hope, peace and justice for peoples of every land and nation. May God grant him a long and fruitful tenure as the Successor of Peter.”

“I am filled with hope and anticipation for the future of the Church under his leadership. He will carry forward the missionary fervor that Pope Francis ignited, and I am eager to hear more from our newly elected Holy Father,” Zielinski said. “The faithful of the Diocese of New Ulm and I join the Universal Church in our prayers for Pope Leo XIV. His election as the first pope from the United States of America is a historic moment and a wonderful blessing for our nation.” 

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