Lionel Messi, the legendary footballer, managed to score two goals in Inter Miami’s recent 4-0 victory over Atlanta United in the MLS. This came right after he was given a break by Argentina for their friendly match against Venezuela. The Argentina captain, who is 38 years old, was initially set to play in the game against Venezuela at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, alongside another match against Puerto Rico. However, due to some changes in location, the Puerto Rico game was moved to Fort Lauderdale.
Messi’s participation in the MLS game was uncertain due to the ongoing international break, but he did end up playing for Inter Miami. Despite training with the Argentine team during the week, he did not feature in their match against Venezuela, where Argentina secured a 1-0 victory. Instead, he took the field for Miami, scoring a goal in the 39th minute and then adding another in the 87th minute, bringing his total MLS goals to 26 and placing him at the top of the scoring charts. Additionally, he provided an assist for Jordi Alba’s goal, while Luis Suarez also found the back of the net for Miami.
In a surprising turn of events, Miami manager Javier Mascherano revealed that they had requested Messi to leave the national team setup to play in their important match. Despite not training with the Miami squad the previous week, Messi’s impact was undeniable as he helped secure the victory. Mascherano expressed his admiration for Messi’s dedication to the game, highlighting his importance to the team. With Inter Miami already guaranteed a spot in the playoffs and sitting in third place in the eastern conference, Messi’s performance against Atlanta United was crucial in solidifying their position in the league standings.
