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Messi's status is up in the air — here's what Crew fans need to know heading into the weekend. - **Columbus Crew** host Inter Miami Saturday, with Lionel Messi's availability still uncertain after his World Cup return - **Messi** trained with Inter Miami but has not been cleared to start, per Miami Herald and Yahoo Sports reports - **Columbus Crew** defeated New York Red Bulls on beIN SPORTS overnight - **Max Arfsten** is finalizing a transfer to Middlesbrough FC, per NYT sources - **Arfsten** will join USMNT's Gregg Berhalter and Jeremy Morris at Middlesbrough upon completing the move **What to watch:** Whether Messi suits up Saturday — his presence or absence reshapes the entire tactical matchup for Columbus. The lineup's set. Drop in.