Inter Miami vs New York Red Bulls: Time, how to watch, is Messi playing?

MIAMI – Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are still in search of their first win at Nu Stadium, after a 2-2 draw in the inaugural match against Austin FC last week. And Messi could use some help in the scoring department as Inter Miami hosts the Nw York Red Bulls on Saturday, April 11.

Messi has scored five goals in five MLS matches – with no assists – while no other player has scored more than a goal in eight total matches this season. Overall, Inter Miami is 3-1-2 (W-D-L) and unbeaten in their last seven matches.

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano is optimistic the goals will come.

“Obviously, we have Leo, who is a separate case, and he gives us the ability to practically score or create scoring chances in every single match,” Mascherano said.

“Yes, we do need contributions from the rest of the squad – that much is clear. Because if there is one thing this team does well, it is creating chances. There are moments, or stretches of the season, when certain players are on better terms with scoring, and other times when they are less so. But regardless, we will keep at it.”

Mexican striker Germán Berterame has yet to score this season and could see some action as Tadeo Allende (hamstring) will be out for the match.

Mar. 18, 2026: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates with teammate Sergio Reguilon #3 of Inter Miami CF after scoring his team's first goal during the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 Second Leg match between Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Messi, the Argentine World Cup champion, scored his 900th goal for club and country in Inter MiamiÕs match against Nashville SC.

Dec. 6, 2025: Lionel Messi lifts the Philip F. Anschutz trophy after Inter Miami's win in 2025 MLS Cup. Messi was named the game's MVP in the 3-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Nov. 29, 2025:Lionel Messi and Tomas Aviles celebrate with the trophy after winning the Eastern Conference final against New York City FC at Chase Stadium on in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Nov. 8, 2025: Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Nashville SC during a first-round playoff game at Chase Stadium. Messi scored two goals as Inter Miami prevailed, 4-0, in Game 3 of the best-of-three series to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Nov. 5, 2025: Lionel Messi holds the "key to the city" that he received from Miami mayor Francis Suarez at the American Business Forum at the Kaseya Center in Miami.

Oct. 24, 2025: Lionel Messi scores a goal off a header against Nashville SC during the first half of a Round 1 playoff game at Chase Stadium. Messi scored two goals as Inter Miami won the first game of a best-of-three series, 3-1.

Oct. 24, 2025: MLS commissioner Don Garber presents the league's Golden Boot award for the most goals scored during the regular season to Lionel Messi before a playoff game against Nashville SC at Chase Stadium. Messi led MLS with 29 goals scored during the 2025 season.

Sept. 24, 2025: Lionel Messi celebrates his goal against New York City FC at Citi Field. Messi scored two goals in Inter Miami's 4-0 win.

July 5, 2025: Lionel Messi celebrates with his Inter Miami teammate after scoring a goal against CF Montreal during the first half at Saputo Stadium. Messi had two goals in Inter Miami's 4-1 win.

June 29, 2025: Lionel Messi is consoled by Paris Saint-Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia during Inter Miami's 4-0 loss to PSG in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

May 31, 2025: Lionel Messi scores a goal against the Columbus Crew at Chase Stadium. Messi scored two goals in Inter Miami's 5-1 win.

May 3, 2025: Lionel Messi celebrates with Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez (9) after scoring a goal against the New York Red Bulls at Chase Stadium. Inter Miami won the game, 4-1.

April 9, 2025: Lionel Messi scores against Los Angeles FC during the first half at Chase Stadium. Messi scored twice in the game as Inter Miami went on to defeat LAFC, 3-2 on aggregate, in their Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal matchup.

March 16, 2025: Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against Atlanta United during Inter Miami's 2-1 win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Feb. 22, 2025: Lionel Messi (10) controls the ball during the MLS season-opening weekend match against New York City FC at Chase Stadium. Inter Miami tied NYCFC, 2-2, in the game.

Nov. 9, 2024: Lionel Messi leaves the pitch after Inter Miami's first-round playoff loss to Atlanta United at Chase Stadium.

Oct. 2, 2024: Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Crew during the first half at Lower.com Field. Messi scored twice in Inter Miami's 3-2 win, which clinched the MLS Supporters' Shield.

Sept. 14, 2024: Lionel Messi celebrates a goal scored against the Philadelphia Union at Chase Stadium. Messi scored two goals in the 3-1 Inter Miami win.

April 27, 2024: Lionel Messi attempts a corner kick against the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium. Messi scored two goals in Inter Miami's 4-1 win. A crowd of 65,612 showed up at Gillette Stadium, setting a New England Revolution home attendance record (previous high: 61,316 for 2002 MLS Cup).

April 20, 2024: Lionel Messi shakes hands with the officials after the game against Nashville SC at Chase Stadium. Messi scored two goals in Inter Miami's 3-1 win.

April 6, 2024: Lionel Messi and the Colorado Rapids' Kimani Stewart-Baynes (27) battle for the ball during the second half at Chase Stadium. Messi scored a goal for Inter Miami in a 2-2 draw.

March 13, 2024: Lionel Messi celebrates with Luis Suarez after scoring a goal against Nashville SC during the second leg of a Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 match. Inter Miami won the game, 3-1, and advanced on aggregate 5-3, to the quarterfinals.

March 2, 2024: Lionel Messi talks to the media after Inter Miami's 5-0 win against Orlando City at Chase Stadium. Messi scored two goals in the win.

Feb. 25, 2024: Lionel Messi scores an equalizing goal past Los Angeles Galaxy goalkeeper John McCarthy during the second half at Dignity Health Sports Park. Messi's goal salvaged a 1-1 draw for Inter Miami on the road in Carson, California.

Feb. 21, 2024: Lionel Messi reacts after a 2-0 season-opening win over Real Salt Lake at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Nov. 10, 2023: Lionel Messi poses with the Ballon d'Or trophy before Inter Miami's friendly against New York City at DRV PNK Stadium.

Sept. 20, 2023: Lionel Messi places the captains armband on defender DeAndre Yedlin after being subbed off during the first half of Inter Miami's 4-0 win over Toronto FC at DRV PNK Stadium.

Sept. 3, 2023: Lionel Messi and Los Angeles FC's Mateusz Bogusz (19) battle for the ball during the second half of Inter Miami's 3-1 win at BMO Stadium.

Aug. 30, 2023: Inter Miami's DeAndre Yedlin (2) and Lionel Messi hoist the Leagues Cup trophy before the game against Nashville SC at DRV PNK Stadium.

Aug. 26, 2023: Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring a goal against the New York Red Bulls with teammate Benjamin Cremaschi (30) during the second half at Red Bull Arena. Inter Miami won, 2-0, in what was Messi's first MLS regular-season game.

Aug. 23, 2023: Lionel Messi celebrates with Facundo Farias (11) after defeating FC Cincinnati in penalty kicks in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals at TQL Stadium.

Aug. 19, 2023: Messi during the trophy ceremony for the Leagues Cup Championship match.

Aug. 19, 2023: Messi waves after winning the Leagues Cup final against Nashville.

Aug. 15, 2023: Messi reacts after scoring against the Philadelphia Union. Inter Miami won the Leagues Cup semifinal, 4-1.

Aug. 11, 2023: Messi celebrates after scoring against Charlotte FC in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals.

Aug. 6, 2023: Lionel Messi scores in penalty kicks against FC Dallas in a Leagues Cup Round of 16 knockout game.

Aug. 6, 2023: Messi celebrates a goal against FC Dallas with teammate Jordi Alba.

Aug. 2, 2023: Lionel Messi scores a goal past Orlando City SC goalkeeper Pedro Gallese during the Leagues Cup.

July 25, 2023: Lionel Messi celebrates a goal against Atlanta United during the Leagues Cup.

July 21, 2023: Lionel Messi celebrates scoring a game-winning goal against Cruz Azul during the Leagues Cup opener.

July 21, 2023: Lionel Messi celebrates a goal against Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup opener.

July 16, 2023: Lionel Messi was introduced as a Miami player at an event at DRV PNK Stadium.

July 16, 2023: Lionel Messi was introduced as a Miami player at an event at DRV PNK Stadium.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Mar. 18, 2026: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates with teammate Sergio Reguilon #3 of Inter Miami CF after scoring his team's first goal during the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 Second Leg match between Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Messi, the Argentine World Cup champion, scored his 900th goal for club and country in Inter MiamiÕs match against Nashville SC.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Mar. 18, 2026: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates with teammate Sergio Reguilon #3 of Inter Miami CF after scoring his team's first goal during the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 Second Leg match between Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Messi, the Argentine World Cup champion, scored his 900th goal for club and country in Inter MiamiÕs match against Nashville SC.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Dec. 6, 2025: Lionel Messi lifts the Philip F. Anschutz trophy after Inter Miami's win in 2025 MLS Cup. Messi was named the game's MVP in the 3-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Nov. 29, 2025:Lionel Messi and Tomas Aviles celebrate with the trophy after winning the Eastern Conference final against New York City FC at Chase Stadium on in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Nov. 8, 2025: Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Nashville SC during a first-round playoff game at Chase Stadium. Messi scored two goals as Inter Miami prevailed, 4-0, in Game 3 of the best-of-three series to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Nov. 5, 2025: Lionel Messi holds the "key to the city" that he received from Miami mayor Francis Suarez at the American Business Forum at the Kaseya Center in Miami.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Oct. 24, 2025: Lionel Messi scores a goal off a header against Nashville SC during the first half of a Round 1 playoff game at Chase Stadium. Messi scored two goals as Inter Miami won the first game of a best-of-three series, 3-1.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Oct. 24, 2025: MLS commissioner Don Garber presents the league's Golden Boot award for the most goals scored during the regular season to Lionel Messi before a playoff game against Nashville SC at Chase Stadium. Messi led MLS with 29 goals scored during the 2025 season.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Sept. 24, 2025: Lionel Messi celebrates his goal against New York City FC at Citi Field. Messi scored two goals in Inter Miami's 4-0 win.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

July 5, 2025: Lionel Messi celebrates with his Inter Miami teammate after scoring a goal against CF Montreal during the first half at Saputo Stadium. Messi had two goals in Inter Miami's 4-1 win.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

June 29, 2025: Lionel Messi is consoled by Paris Saint-Germain's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia during Inter Miami's 4-0 loss to PSG in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

May 31, 2025: Lionel Messi scores a goal against the Columbus Crew at Chase Stadium. Messi scored two goals in Inter Miami's 5-1 win.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

May 3, 2025: Lionel Messi celebrates with Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez (9) after scoring a goal against the New York Red Bulls at Chase Stadium. Inter Miami won the game, 4-1.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

April 9, 2025: Lionel Messi scores against Los Angeles FC during the first half at Chase Stadium. Messi scored twice in the game as Inter Miami went on to defeat LAFC, 3-2 on aggregate, in their Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal matchup.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

March 16, 2025: Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against Atlanta United during Inter Miami's 2-1 win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Feb. 22, 2025: Lionel Messi (10) controls the ball during the MLS season-opening weekend match against New York City FC at Chase Stadium. Inter Miami tied NYCFC, 2-2, in the game.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Nov. 9, 2024: Lionel Messi leaves the pitch after Inter Miami's first-round playoff loss to Atlanta United at Chase Stadium.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Oct. 2, 2024: Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against the Columbus Crew during the first half at Lower.com Field. Messi scored twice in Inter Miami's 3-2 win, which clinched the MLS Supporters' Shield.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Sept. 14, 2024: Lionel Messi celebrates a goal scored against the Philadelphia Union at Chase Stadium. Messi scored two goals in the 3-1 Inter Miami win.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

April 27, 2024: Lionel Messi attempts a corner kick against the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium. Messi scored two goals in Inter Miami's 4-1 win. A crowd of 65,612 showed up at Gillette Stadium, setting a New England Revolution home attendance record (previous high: 61,316 for 2002 MLS Cup).

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

April 20, 2024: Lionel Messi shakes hands with the officials after the game against Nashville SC at Chase Stadium. Messi scored two goals in Inter Miami's 3-1 win.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

April 6, 2024: Lionel Messi and the Colorado Rapids' Kimani Stewart-Baynes (27) battle for the ball during the second half at Chase Stadium. Messi scored a goal for Inter Miami in a 2-2 draw.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

March 13, 2024: Lionel Messi celebrates with Luis Suarez after scoring a goal against Nashville SC during the second leg of a Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 match. Inter Miami won the game, 3-1, and advanced on aggregate 5-3, to the quarterfinals.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

March 2, 2024: Lionel Messi talks to the media after Inter Miami's 5-0 win against Orlando City at Chase Stadium. Messi scored two goals in the win.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Feb. 25, 2024: Lionel Messi scores an equalizing goal past Los Angeles Galaxy goalkeeper John McCarthy during the second half at Dignity Health Sports Park. Messi's goal salvaged a 1-1 draw for Inter Miami on the road in Carson, California.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Feb. 21, 2024: Lionel Messi reacts after a 2-0 season-opening win over Real Salt Lake at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Nov. 10, 2023: Lionel Messi poses with the Ballon d'Or trophy before Inter Miami's friendly against New York City at DRV PNK Stadium.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Sept. 20, 2023: Lionel Messi places the captains armband on defender DeAndre Yedlin after being subbed off during the first half of Inter Miami's 4-0 win over Toronto FC at DRV PNK Stadium.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Sept. 3, 2023: Lionel Messi and Los Angeles FC's Mateusz Bogusz (19) battle for the ball during the second half of Inter Miami's 3-1 win at BMO Stadium.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Aug. 30, 2023: Inter Miami's DeAndre Yedlin (2) and Lionel Messi hoist the Leagues Cup trophy before the game against Nashville SC at DRV PNK Stadium.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Aug. 26, 2023: Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring a goal against the New York Red Bulls with teammate Benjamin Cremaschi (30) during the second half at Red Bull Arena. Inter Miami won, 2-0, in what was Messi's first MLS regular-season game.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Aug. 23, 2023: Lionel Messi celebrates with Facundo Farias (11) after defeating FC Cincinnati in penalty kicks in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals at TQL Stadium.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Aug. 19, 2023: Messi during the trophy ceremony for the Leagues Cup Championship match.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Aug. 19, 2023: Messi waves after winning the Leagues Cup final against Nashville.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Aug. 15, 2023: Messi reacts after scoring against the Philadelphia Union. Inter Miami won the Leagues Cup semifinal, 4-1.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Aug. 11, 2023: Messi celebrates after scoring against Charlotte FC in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Aug. 6, 2023: Lionel Messi scores in penalty kicks against FC Dallas in a Leagues Cup Round of 16 knockout game.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Aug. 6, 2023: Messi celebrates a goal against FC Dallas with teammate Jordi Alba.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

Aug. 2, 2023: Lionel Messi scores a goal past Orlando City SC goalkeeper Pedro Gallese during the Leagues Cup.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

July 25, 2023: Lionel Messi celebrates a goal against Atlanta United during the Leagues Cup.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

July 21, 2023: Lionel Messi celebrates scoring a game-winning goal against Cruz Azul during the Leagues Cup opener.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

July 21, 2023: Lionel Messi celebrates a goal against Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup opener.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

July 16, 2023: Lionel Messi was introduced as a Miami player at an event at DRV PNK Stadium.

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Lionel Messi in MLS: Photos from soccer star's tenure with Inter Miami

July 16, 2023: Lionel Messi was introduced as a Miami player at an event at DRV PNK Stadium.

Stay tuned here for live updates from the Inter Miami vs. Red Bull New York match:

How to watch Inter Miami vs. Red Bull New York?

The match will be on Apple TV.

What time does the Inter Miami vs. Red Bull New York match begin?

The match begins at 7:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. in Argentina).

Is Messi playing?

Yes, Messi is healthy and expected to play. His status will be confirmed when Inter Miami announces its starting lineup before the match.

Messi upcoming schedule

• April 18: Colorado vs. Inter Miami, 4:30 p.m. ET
• April 22: Real Salt Lake vs. Inter Miami, 9:30 p.m. ET
• April 25: Inter Miami vs. New England Revolution, 7:30 p.m. ET
• May 2: Inter Miami vs. Orlando City, 7 p.m. ET
• May 9: Toronto FC vs. Inter Miami, 1 p.m. ET

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Inter Miami vs NY Red Bulls: Time, how to watch, is Messi playing?