Inter Miami played FC Cincinnati to a 0-0 draw without the suspended Lionel Messi on Saturday night. Messi was not available after he and teammate Jordi Alba were suspended one match by Major League Soccer for skipping the All-Star game. Messi was still in attendance on Saturday, watching from a suite at Chase Stadium.

FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami had quality chances to take the lead, but neither team prevailed in the 0-0 draw.

Inter Miami returns to Chase Stadium, where this Saturday they will host FC Cincinnati, the current leader of the Eastern Conference of the MLS, and a rival that just 10 days ago the team led by

Lionel Messi gains support as Rodrigo De Paul joins Inter Miami from Atletico Madrid, adding experience and tenacity to the midfield.

Inter Miami will add another one of Lionel Messi's close friends and a third World Cup champion to its roster.

SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his picks for FC Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami at Chase Stadium on Saturday with Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba out due to suspension

Messi Surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo Record After Inter Miami Brace originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Lionel Messi scores another brace for Inter Miami in the MLS as the Herons defeated the New York Red Bulls 5-1.