Inter Miami CF did not put in a convincing performance, but it was enough to down Columbus Crew SC 1–0 in Cleveland on Saturday.

CLEVELAND - The Crew know what to expect from Lionel Messi when he steps on the field for Inter Miami at Huntington Bank Field today. Miami's star forward missed the first two against the Crew last season but started and scored both goals in the 2-1 victory over Columbus in October.

Messi couldn't get going for the Herons on Saturday in a tough battle, but his teammates were there to rescue three points