Lionel Messi was powerless to prevent Inter Miami from slipping to its biggest defeat in MLS play since his arrival in North America, falling 4-1 at Minnesota United on Saturday. Previously, there had only been one two-goal defeat with Messi — a 1-3 home loss to Atlanta United in May last year.

Lionel Messi is in Minnesota with Inter Miami, and likely to play in May 10's game against Minnesota United at 4:30 p.m. ET. Messi has already posted his matchday Instagram story previewing the match, a sign he intends to play.

Inter Miami return to MLS play on Sunday at home, where they take on FC Dallas as Lionel Messi's side continue their quest to defend their Supporters' Shield title. The Herons enter the match in fifth place in the Eastern Conference but have two games in hand and could still jump up to second place with a win,