Lionel Messi's MLS debut postponed amid Miami's Leagues Cup run

Lionel Messi will have to wait a few days longer to make his official debut in Major League Soccer, Report informs via ABC News.

It was announced Wednesday that Inter Miami's August 20 home matchup against Charlotte FC, long expected to be Messi's first action in MLS, has been postponed to a later date.

A postponement was required due to both teams' progress in the Leagues Cup, where Miami will host Charlotte in the quarterfinals on Friday.

"Major League Soccer (MLS) announced today that Inter Miami CF's MLS match against Charlotte FC originally scheduled for Sunday, August 20 at DRV PNK Stadium has been postponed to a later date to be announced," read a statement from Miami.