Messi and Mascherano lead Inter Miami line-up at DC United | OneFootball

Lionel Messi is once again the center of attention this Saturday at the M&T Bank Stadium, where Inter Miami visits DC United for the third round of the MLS. After a season start with mixed results —one win and one loss—, the team led by Javier Mascherano seeks to get back on track in their quest to defend the title.

Strong Argentine presence in the starting lineup

The "Jefecito" opts for a lineup with a strong Argentine accent for this match. Besides the captain, Facundo Mura, Rodrigo De Paul, Mateo Silvetti, and Germán Berterame will take the field from the start. The squad rotation also leaves some key players on the bench, waiting for their chance: Rocco Ríos Novo, Tadeo Allende, David Ayala, and Gonzalo Luján.

Between football and the institutional agenda

The "Herons" squad arrives at this match after a week of high media exposure. Last Thursday, the entire delegation was received at the White House by President Donald Trump, in a ceremonial act to celebrate the championship won last season. After fulfilling institutional commitments in Washington, the focus returns strictly to sports to try to secure three points on foreign soil.

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