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· Lizzy BecheranoORLANDO, Fl. -- The 0-0 draw between Orlando City and Inter Miami in MLS on Wednesday night exposed some harsh realities for both teams, but it also shone a spotlight on a supposed rivalry that has never really caught fire.

MLS leaders Inter Miami were held to a 0-0 draw by state rivals Orlando City on Wednesday, as they failed to spark in Lionel Messi’s absence

· Inter Miami's five-match win streak ended in a goalless draw vs Orlando City· The Herons were without Lionel Messi and struggled to get things going in attack· Two defensive players stepped up for Miami to help keep the clean sheetBy Braden Chalker

· Lizzy BecheranoLionel Messi will miss Inter Miami's match against Orlando City on Wednesday night at Inter & Co Stadium, after suffering a knee injury during his team's 3-2 MLS win over Montreal on Saturday

Best odds: 7/5Bookmaker: OlympusbetOn Wednesday, a state rivalry in Florida will be reignited as Orlando City hosts Inter Miami at Inter and Co Stadium in MLS play

· Lizzy Becherano CohenLionel Messi will be evaluated ahead of Inter Miami's clash with Orlando City on Wednesday after suffering a minor knee injury, assistant coach Javier Morales said, while Jordi Alba will be available for selection

Oscar Pareja accepts Orlando City need to tweak their approach ahead of Wednesday’s rematch with Florida rivals Inter Miami, who thrashed them 5-0 when the teams last met in early March

· Miami toppled CF Montreal 3-2 last time in a come-from-behind victory· Matias Rojas recorded two goal involvements in his first start for the Herons· Luis Suarez could be given a breather due to the quick turnaroundBy Braden Chalker | 3:45 PM GMT+1

· Inter Miami are coming off a 3-2 triumph over CF Montreal· The Herons are riding a five-match winning streak in MLS play· Orlando City have managed three wins out of their last seven matches playedBy Braden Chalker | 3:47 PM GMT+1Inter Miami face a