Games between Atlanta United and Inter Miami are box office and their first meeting since Atlanta knocked the Herons out of the MLS Cup playoffs was no different. Making his first start in league play this season, Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the league campaign after not starting Miami's last two games due to load management.

After playing a few minutes against Cavalier FC and scoring a goal, fans expect Lionel Messi to play against Atlanta. Here's what we know about his status for tonight's Inter Miami match.

If Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF against Cavalier FC on Thursday, it would be the first match of his career on Jamaican soil.