There was plenty of refereeing controversy in the highly anticipated MLS showdown between FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami Saturday evening. Miami felt aggrieved over not being awarded a penalty in the

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Inter Miami hosted second place FC Cincinnati in a rematch between the two Eastern Conference power houses. The Herons were without Superstar Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba due to a suspension, as they skipped the MLS All-star game earlier this week.

Inter Miami played FC Cincinnati to a 0-0 draw without the suspended Lionel Messi on Saturday night. Messi was not available after he and teammate Jordi Alba were suspended one match by Major League Soccer for skipping the All-Star game. Messi was still in attendance on Saturday, watching from a suite at Chase Stadium.