Lionel Messi never saw the field during Sunday's game between Inter Miami and Charlotte FC. He wasn't needed though as Miami emerged victorious, 1-0.

Tadeo Allende scored 17 seconds into the second half and Inter Miami won its third straight match without Lionel Messi, beating Charlotte FC 1-0 on Sunday.

Tadeo Allende scored 17 seconds into the second half and Inter Miami won its third straight match without Lionel Messi, ...

Lionel Messi watched from the bench as 10-man Inter Miami held on for a 1-0 win over Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer on ...

Lionel Messi is starting tonight's game off the bench for Inter Miami. Follow along here for live updates as Miami takes on Charlotte FC.