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Whitecaps' challenge: How do you stop Lionel Messi?

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Lionel Messi will play for Inter Miami against the Vancouver Whitecaps at B.C. Place on Thursday night .

Messi is the reigning Major League Soccer MVP , and led his team to the Supporters Shield in 2024 .

He had 20 goals last year , second -most in the league, and 16 assists, also second in MLS .

Vancouver is fourth overall in possession in MLS , averaging a franchise best 54.9 per cent .

Vancouver Whitecaps take on Inter Miami in CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal first leg.

The Herons are second in goals per 90 minutes , and expected goals ( 1.89 ) and 0.88 xG ) But the Herons have grown as a team, and are ready for the biggest stage the club has played on.

Messi is off to a slow start (for him) with three goals and two assists.

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