Lionel Messi will not play in Inter Miami’s league home match against FC Dallas on Sunday. The Argentine star winger was not in the starting lineup or among the reserves when the club released its roster before the match.

Inter Miami's unbeaten streak in Major League Soccer this season came to an end with a 4-3 loss against FC Dallas on April 27 at Chase Stadium.The Herons were going strong without a single loss in their first eight matches this season.

Inter Miami return to MLS play on Sunday at home, where they take on FC Dallas as Lionel Messi's side continue their quest to defend their Supporters' Shield title. The Herons enter the match in fifth place in the Eastern Conference but have two games in hand and could still jump up to second place with a win,