Inter Miami faced FC Cincinnati in a 0-0 draw, missing suspended star Lionel Messi. Messi had been penalized for skipping the All-Star Game, resulting in discontent from co-owner Jorge Mas. Both teams had strong recent performances, with Miami fifth and Cincinnati second in the Supporters' Shield standings. Miami is struggling without Messi, having not won in two games after five consecutive victories. Cincinnati nearly clinched the win late in the match with a disallowed goal. New signing Rodrigo De Paul received a warm welcome from fans at the match.
Miami is winless in its last two games when Messi doesn't play, after previously winning five straight without the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.
Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson nearly scored the winner a couple minutes into stoppage time on Saturday when he headed home MVP candidate Evander's free kick, but the goal was disallowed because of a foul.
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