@cr7_phillipsLionel Messi not starting for Miami tonight. That's a tough call after he came up empty against Switzerland, England, and Spain in the World Cup. 💔 #LionelMessi
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Lionel Messi benched for Miami
Photo by @cr7_phillips· Aug 2, 2026· Lionel Messi
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The focus is a single person, a male soccer player. He is smiling with his arms raised in the air, wearing a pink and white striped jersey and matching shorts. The mood is celebratory and athletic. He has tattoos on his left arm and a black armband. The jersey has a black emblem with an anchor and the text "INTER MIAMI CF" is visible.
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