From armed guards to Kardashians in the crowd - Messi fever has gripped the United States from Miami to LA, from pitch invaders to Hollywood stars, writes Lawrence Ostlere. But can Major League Soccer seize the moment?

After Inter Miami’s 4-0 win vs Toronto, Martino announced that Messi and teammate Jordi Alba will not play Sunday vs Orlando City. Messi previously missed the team’s match on September 16 against Atlanta due to muscle fatigue.

Lionel Messi is back as Inter Miami resumes its MLS playoff push. Messi was listed in the starting lineup for Wednesday’s match against Toronto.

Lionel Messi was subbed off with an injury in the first half of Inter Miami's 4-0 win against Toronto FC in MLS action on Wednesday.

Inter Miami's acquisition of Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba is transforming MLS, with Pedro hailing their "great choice"

Inter Miami showed dominance Wednesday, extending a 12-game unbeaten streak with Lionel Messi in its lineup. But the Herons' shutout was soured when the Argentine departed because he aggravated an injury.

Check out this article for our top Toronto FC vs. Inter Miami prediction for Wednesday, the latest betting odds and an update on Lionel Messi’s injury.

Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami's lineup in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday night. It was a short-lived comeback, and now he's sidelined again.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami hope to make one of the most impressive late-season surges to make the MLS playoffs.

Lionel Messi exited Inter Miami's match against Toronto FC before halftime with an unspecified injury on Wednesday. The Argentinian took off the captain's armband and handed it to DeAndre Yedlin before being replaced by Robert Taylor in the 37th minute with the score at 0-0.