SUMMARY
- Messi's side Inter Miami face on February 21.
- Inter Miami defeated Salt Lake by 2-0.
Lionel Messi has been known among the fans for his terrific play-making and finishing skills. The veteran reads the game and makes decisions accordingly on the field. Leo has turned the fortunes of MLS-bound Inter Miami around since joining the American club.
However, in a recent match against fellow MLS rivals Real Salt Lake, Lionel Messi was caught in a slightly controversial phase of play. Leo dribbled the ball and took it over an opponent player who seemed bothered by a certain injury and was down on the floor.
He is finished imagine dribbling an injured player 😭😭😭 can’t be my Idolo 😂
— Decency 🪔 (@gideonjunior_) February 22, 2024
Fans around the world have reacted to this incident by expressing their opinions. One of the followers asserted – “Messi be like doing a goal and destroying his self-respect at the same time”. Another fan inflicted – “He is finished imagine dribbling an injured player can’t be my idolo”.
A follower ironically stated – “This sums up MLS tbh”. Another one chipped in and expressed – “He’s not scored a scam-free goal since before the Worldcup”. From the reactions of the fans, it can be pointed out that they are slightly disappointed by the veteran player continuing his run despite seeing the opposition player injured.
Lionel Messi shines as Inter Miami cruises past Real Salt Lake
Inter Miami’s star number 10 Lionel Messi once again showed his prowess as he played a crucial role in the club’s victory in the MLS season opener match. Inter Miami managed to beat Real Salt Lake by 2-0. For Miami, the midfielder Robert Taylor opened the scoring in the 39th minute of the match.
First game. First win. 😎 pic.twitter.com/6qG6Lis73u
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) February 22, 2024
Taylor’s first-half goal was assisted by Messi. The veteran Argentinian found the space inside the opponent’s half. Leo meticulously provided Taylor with the ball, who calmly finished to give Inter Miami the lead. The club further extended its lead as Diego Gomez scored their second goal in the 83rd minute.
By this time Leo’s team was cruising leading by two goals to nil. Leo again played a part in Inter Miami’s second goal. He and his former Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez strung a crafty couple of passes between them. Then Suarez managed to pick a pass to Diego Gomez who scored. The scoreline stayed the same till the end as Leo’s team defeated Real Salt Lake by 2-0.
What’s next for Inter Miami and Lionel Messi?
After an impressive win in the season opener, Inter Miami will look to carry the momentum forward as they gear up for their next match. The Lionel Messi-led team will face LA Galaxy next as their second opponent in the ongoing MLS season.
FT: Inter Miami 2 -0 Real Salt Lake
Win is a win. Inter Miami needs to get healthy and get some players back from injury.This Sunday vs our old friend Riqui Puig and LA Galaxy. pic.twitter.com/nlOnQpg97K
— FCB Albiceleste (@FCBAlbiceleste) February 22, 2024
While Miami must be high on confidence after drubbing Real Salt Lake in their first match, LA Galaxy can’t be taken lightly. The club bolsters certain very skilled and talented players like midfielder Riqui Puig, forward Tyler Boyd, and Miguel Berry.
It will be an interesting fixture to look over as both the teams are quite evenly matched on the paper. However, whoever managed to perform to their best potential might emerge as the winner. Inter Miami’s fans would hope that Leo continues his hot form in the match against LA Galaxy as well.