Messi set for Inter Miami return against D.C. United

WASHINGTON, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi is expected to be available for Inter Miami's home Major League Soccer (MLS) clash against D.C. United on Saturday after recovering from a left knee injury.

Messi trained freely with his teammates on Friday after missing his team's goalless draw at Orlando City on Wednesday.

"He trained well ... [and] we are optimistic. The plan is for him to play," Inter Miami