Lionel Messi is expected to play as Inter Miami faces Sporting San Miguelito in Panama City, Panama at 5 p.m. ET. Here's what you need to know.

The preseason match, which kicks off at 5 p.m., is the third in the club’s Americas Tour, which also includes a game against Olimpia in Honduras next Saturday. Miami won its first two preseason games in penalty kick shootouts against Mexican team Club America and Universitario of Peru.

After kicking off their preseason in Las Vegas with a 2-2 draw against Club America, Inter Miami will now travel to Peru where 80,000 fans are expected to be in attendance to see Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez,

Lionel Messi has appeared strong and in prime form in Inter Miami’s first two preseason games of the year. He's expected to play Sunday in Panama.

MLS Franchise Valuation Rankings saw Inter Miami rise in the standings as Lionel Messi's impact continues to be felt across Major League Soccer.

Lionel Messi is set to lose an Argentine teammate as part of Inter Miami's squad restructuring under head coach Javier Mascherano.

Inter Miami travel to the Estadio Rommel Fernandez Gutierrez in Panama City, Panama to face Sporting San Miguelito as their preseason tour continues. The Herons drew their first two preseason fixtures against Club America and Club Universitario de Deportes in January as Javier Mascherano continues to install his tactics and systeam ahead of the 2025 Major League Soccer season.

Inter Miami continues its squad restructuring plan by targeting players under 30 who can add both quality and long-term value to Lionel Messi's team. As part of this strategy, the club has strengthened its defense with a standout performer from the Copa Libertadores.