SUMMARY
- Recently, Inter Miami won the match against Nashville by scoring 3-1 in the Concacaf Champions League.
- During the match, Nashville fans were spotted making disrespectful chants.
Lionel Messi was once again in mercurial form as Inter Miami faced Nashville in the Concacaf Champions League. The first leg ended in a 2-2 draw, with goals from Messi and Luis Suarez saving Inter Miami’s blushes. In the second leg, Messi, Suarez, and Robert Taylor scored the goals, with Inter Miami advancing with a 5-3 aggregate score. However, a particular incident during the second leg stood out in particular.
Lionel Messi‘s Inter Miami faced Nashville at the Chase Stadium in what was a replay of the 2023 League Cup final. After an exhilarating 2-2 draw in the first leg, Inter Miami took no time in breaking the deadlock. In the 8th minute, Messi’s through ball found Luis Suarez one-on-one with the goalkeeper. The Uruguayan star made no mistake and slotted the ball into the net.
🚨🗣️ Nashville fans Chanted “Ronaldo, Ronaldo” in front of Messi and he scored a goal within 15 Seconds 😭😭😭
This is how Legends Reply to such things.. unlike certain someone who gets angry and starts to make bad gestures towards those fans 🤷pic.twitter.com/hYIjaIObe9
— ACE (fan) (@FCB_ACEE) March 14, 2024
Messi doubled Inter Miami’s lead in the 23rd minute before being substituted in the 49th minute. Robert Taylor, who came on for the Inter Miami skipper, scored the third and sealed Inter Miami‘s victory in the 63rd minute. Despite Inter Miami’s victory, there were some Nashville supporters present who tried to spoil Messi’s mood. The rival fans were spotted cheering Cristiano Ronaldo‘s name during the game.
However, the Nashville fans’ tactics didn’t work, as Messi scored just 15 seconds later. After the match, the incident went viral on the Internet. Several fans reacted to the incident, with one fan even writing, “They’re not Nashville fans, they’re 4 Jobless Ronaldo fans who came to support Nashville.” Nevertheless, the Nashville fans would be hoping that they have better luck when Inter Miami faces their team again next month in the MLS.
Cristiano Ronaldo recently suffered a similar treatment from fans like Lionel Messi
While Lionel Messi didn’t appear to pay much attention to what the fans were saying, Cristiano Ronaldo certainly didn’t like it. Since Ronaldo arrived at Al-Nassr, his rival supporters have continued to jeer at him by chanting Messi’s name. Unlike Leo, Ronaldo looked visibly upset and even got into trouble after hearing the fans’ chants and whistles.
🚨The SPL really thinking on suspending the Greatest player of all time when the fans were misbehaving and chanting “Messi” the entire time.
It’s always Ronaldo against the system 🤷♂️ pic.twitter.com/OhsKElUAjy
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) February 27, 2024
During Al-Nassr’s recent 3-2 victory against Al-Shadab, Ronaldo was again subjected to jeers from the fans who chanted Messi’s name. Ronaldo, however, retaliated by making an obscene gesture towards the fans. His actions immediately got him into trouble. The Disciplinary and Ethics Committee of the Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF) imposed a one-match ban as well as a fine of 20,000 Saudi Riyals ($5,333) on the Al-Nassr talisman.
Lionel Messi’s fitness continues to be a major concern for Inter Miami
Despite the convincing 3-1 victory over Nashville in the Concacaf Champions League, Inter Miami was dealt with a huge blow. In the 49th minute, the Inter Miami supporters were rather surprised to see Lionel Messi being substituted by coach Tata Martino. Moreover, Messi was also rested by Martino in Inter Miami’s previous MLS game against Montreal.
(🌕) Leo Messi update:
– To undergo tests for possible injury in the coming hours, but initial outlook is positive.
– Unlikely to play against Washington in 2 days.
– Argentina coaching staff in touch with Miami.
– Messi’s intention is to be with Argentina on March 18th.… pic.twitter.com/GrLdfHouWY— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) March 14, 2024
However, there has been an update on Messi’s injury. According to journalist Hernan Claus, the initial reports do have a positive outlook. While there will be further tests to determine the length of the injury, Leo is expected to play in Inter Miami’s upcoming match against Washington. Lastly, the former FC Barcelona star will also be aiming to be present for the Argentina national team’s upcoming friendlies this month.