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Lionel Messi's U.S. Open Cup status for Miami game-time call

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida -- Lionel Messi's availability for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final will come down to a game-time decision, said Inter Miami CF coach Gerardo 'Tata" Martino on Tuesday.

"We will decide tomorrow based on how he's feeling," said Martino, whose team will face a red-hot Houston Dynamo FC side Wednesday, adding that Jordi Alba is doubtful for the match.

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The former Barcelona teammates both started last Wednesday's 4-0 win over Toronto FC, but left late in the first half and didn't travel with the team for Sunday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City SC.