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    "title": "Messi Set For Inter Miami Return",
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    "excerpt": "Major League Soccer: Lionel Messi is poised to return to action for Inter Miami this weekend after more than two months on the sidelines due to injury.",
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    "editor1": "Major League Soccer: Lionel Messi is poised to return to action for Inter Miami this weekend after more than two months on the sidelines due to injury.<p>The 37-year-old Argentina captain has not played since suffering ankle ligament damage during the Albiceleste's 1-0 victory over Colombia in the Copa America final in July.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>But he has returned to full training and will almost certainly be called upon for Inter Miami's home clash against Philadelphia on Saturday, reported Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\"Yes, he's fine,\" Inter Miami manager Gerardo Martino told reporters on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\"He trained [on Thursday] and he's in our plans for the match. After training today we'll think about the strategy for him, but he's available.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Messi has 12 goals and 13 assists in 12 MLS appearances this season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Martino was unperturbed by the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's lack of match fitness, saying his mere presence would provide a major boost to the Florida outfit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\"Welcoming back the best player in the world for our team, which was already on a good run, makes us all very happy,\" Martino said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Martino was unperturbed by the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's lack of match fitness, saying his mere presence would provide a major boost to the Florida outfit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-special\/2024-icc-womens-t20-world-cup-schedule-teams-squads-151981\">ICC Women's T20 WC Schedule<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n",
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