Alexey Miranchuk scored on a booming shot in the 84th minute to give Atlanta United a 2-2 tie with MLS-leading Inter Miami, which brought on Lionel Messi as a substitute.

Lionel Messi was limited to a second-half appearance as a substitute as Inter Miami drew 2-2 at Atlanta United on Wednesday night.

Yankee Stadium will be open to full capacity for the first time since 2016 for the New York City FC game against Miami on Saturday afternoon in anticipation of the Argentine star, who returned to action last week after a long injury layoff. A crowd of more than 40,000 is expected in the Bronx, which would be nearly double the season average.

Lionel Messi is not in the starting lineup for Inter Miami’s game at Atlanta United. With the Herons playing their second of three games within a week, Messi will begin the match on the bench.

Superstar Lionel Messi and Inter Miami FC will continue the team's pursuit of the Supporters' Shield on Saturday afternoon when they visit struggling New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.

Lionel Messi came on as a second-half substitute in Inter Miami's draw against Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday night.

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba are not in the Inter Miami starting lineup for the road game against Atlanta United Wednesday night. The three former FC Barcelona teammates were on the bench and Sergio Busquets did not make the trip as he is suspended for accumulation of yellow cards.

Lionel Messi is in town for Inter Miami’s match against NYCFC on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. Ticket prices are up as the anticipation for Messi’s first appearance in the Bronx grows. This March — the last time Inter Miami was in the Big Apple — the Argentian’s side lost 4-0 to the New York