Will Lionel Messi play for Inter Miami against Toronto FC? With a crucial Champions Cup game looming, Javier Mascherano may rest his star player. We examine Inter Miami's priorities and the likelihood of Messi featuring in the MLS clash.

Los Angeles is a city of stars, so it was only fitting that Lionel Messi was back in the Inter Miami starting lineup for the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal game against LAFC late Wednesday night.

Toronto FC still has a long way to go when it comes to climbing the MLS standings but the view on the field is looking far more positive.