The Daily Heron: No word on Messi’s status for Atlanta United

When the best soccer player in the world doesn’t play, it’s news. Is Lionel Messi injured? Tired? All we know for sure is that he’s headed back to South Florida.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi and Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes are teammates for Argentina’s national team, which defeated Bolivia 3-0 Tuesday.
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi and Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes are teammates for Argentina’s national team, which defeated Bolivia 3-0 Tuesday. | Leonardo Fernandez/GettyImages
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Other items from the recent news cycle that caught our attention:

Marc-Andre ter Stegen on Messi: 'Barcelona is his club'

Messi calls Argentina teammate best in the world

Comparing Messi’s and Ronaldo’s FC24 stats

Why Lionel Messi is still world class

That’s all for today, Herons fans. Thanks for supporting our work at Inter Heron. We’re fans like you, just lucky to have this opportunity.

Vamos, La Rosa Negra!