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| Lionel Messi |
Lionel Messi's limited playing time of 1,056 minutes for Inter Miami, resulting in 11 goals and 5 assists, along with a trophy and a final appearance, delighted his fans. They anticipate an exciting new season as he reunites with his best friend, Luis Suárez, who transferred from Grêmio.
The ex-Barcelona player made an immediate impact for Inter Miami, seamlessly adapting to life in America with the team.
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| Lionel Messi scoring his first Inter Miami free kick. |
Lionel Messi, who transferred to Inter Miami from Paris Saint-Germain on July 15, 2023, had his debut match against Cruz Azul in the League Cup. It was a memorable debut as he came on as a substitute and scored a winning free kick in the third minute of stoppage time, breaking the winless streak for Inter Miami.
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| Lionel Messi scoring against Atalanta. |
In his second game against Atalanta in the League Cup, Messi scored two goals and provided two assists, helping Inter Miami secure their second consecutive victory and advance to the next round.
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| Lionel Messi against Orlando City. |
On August 2nd, they competed against Orlando City. Lionel Messi netted two goals, with the second scored using his right foot, while the first was a close-range volley. This victory secured their spot in the next round, where they would meet FC Dallas on August 6th.
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| Lionel Messi against Fc Dallas. |
Despite being the underdogs, Messi stole the show by scoring two remarkable goals and setting up another. His exceptional free-kick goal further solidified his reputation as a clutch scorer. Next, Messi clashed with Charlotte FC on August 11th, ending his streak of scoring multiple goals in a single game but maintaining his record of scoring in every game for Inter Miami as they defeated Charlotte FC.
In the following match against Philadelphia Union, Messi played a pivotal role in two goals, providing an assist and finding the net himself. This performance propelled Inter Miami to their first-ever League Cup final against Nashville SC.
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| Messi lifting the League Cup Final. |
Lionel added another trophy to his collection, bringing his total to 43 in his illustrious career. This victory also solidified his position as the player with the most trophies in the history of football.
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| Lionel Messi with League Cup Topgoalscorer and MVP. |
He achieved this feat by defeating Nashville SC on penalties following a 1-1 draw, with Lionel Messi netting the opening goal he also won the top goalscorer of the tournament as well as Most valuable Player of the tournament (MVP) just like he did in the Copa America.
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| Lionel Messi after being subbed off with An injury |
Lionel Messi, the former Barcelona star, participated in the U.S. Open Cup competition on 23 August against FC Cincinnati. Messi played a crucial role by giving two assists and scoring a penalty to secure advancement to the final. However, his team, ultimately lost 2-1 against Houston Dynamo, with Messi, an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, having to watch from the sidelines.
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| Lionel Messi celebrating against New York Red Bulls |
After being with Inter Miami for over a month, Lionel Messi had his first MLS League match against New York Red Bulls on August 26th. He entered as a substitute and scored a goal. In his second game against the defending champions, Los Angeles FC, he assisted twice, one of which led to Jordi Alba's first MLS goal. Despite facing challenges with injuries and playing only a total of 372 minutes, Messi still managed to provide 2 assists and score a goal.
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| Lionel Messi in training with Luis Suarez. |
Lionel Messi scored 11 goals and provided 5 assists in just 14 games for Inter Miami, totaling 1,056 minutes on the field. This equates to 16 goal contributions, an average of 96 minutes per goal, and an impressive 66 minutes per goal contribution. The ex-Barcelona player is anticipating another MLS season with his close friend Luis Suarez, who recently joined Inter Miami from Grêmio.
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