Inter Miami superstar Messi enters as substitute against Toronto FC at BMO Field

Argentine star Lionel Messi was on the bench to start Inter Miami CF's game in Toronto on Saturday.

With first place in the MLS's Eastern Conference already secured, Miami coach Tata Martino opted to keep Messi and fellow stars Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, Luis Suarez and goalkeeper Drake Callender among the substitutes to start.

Messi, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, came on as a reserve in the 61st minute, as did fellow would-be starter Sergio Busquets.

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