Inter Miami held to a 0-0 draw by Orlando City in the absence of Lionel Messi, facing the risk of losing the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings of the Major League Soccer (MLS).

Inter Miami made an away trip to Orlando City’s stadium in round 14 of the 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. The team coached by Tata Martino didn’t have the services of superstar Lionel Messi in this match.

Luis Suarez couldn’t “carry” Inter Miami’s attack in the absence of Lionel Messi.

Inter Miami entered the showdown with Orlando City without Lionel Messi due to injury. On a day missing the Argentine superstar, the pink-clad team disappointed with a 0-0 draw away from home.

Luis Suarez led Inter Miami’s attack in this match. However, the former Barca star missed two golden opportunities. Suarez’s attempt to curl the ball was blocked by the goalkeeper in the 3rd minute, and he failed to finish weakly after deceiving the defender in the 55th minute.

Inter Miami drew poorly with Orlando City in the absence of Messi.

Striker Leonardo Campana, who replaced Luis Suarez, headed into Orlando City’s net in the 84th minute. However, the referee disallowed the goal for Inter Miami, citing a foul in the build-up.

In the end, Inter Miami drew 0-0 with Orlando City. With this result, Lionel Messi’s team still tops the Eastern Conference standings in the MLS but faces the risk of losing their position. Inter Miami has 28 points, just one point ahead of FC Cincinnati, and has played one more match.

In the next round, Inter Miami will return home to host DC United.