Lionel Messi avoids suspension for crucial Inter Miami vs New England clash despite fifth yellow card

Lionel Messi received his fifth yellow card in Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw with Cincinnati but will not miss the crucial match against New England thanks to an MLS rule that rewards good behavior. Lionel Messi will be available for Inter Miami’s decisive match against New England Revolution on Nov. 1, even though he received his fifth yellow card of the MLS season in the 2-2 draw with FC Cincinnati. The Argentine captain avoids a suspension thanks to a league rule that rewards good behavior, a relief for the Herons as they fight for a place in next year’s Concacaf Champions…