Top scorer, top passer and leader in MLS. It’s Lionel Messi’s start to the season with Inter Miami. The Argentinian international has been on cloud nine for several months and is crushing everything in his path. This Saturday, against New England (1-4), he scored another double, his second in a row after last weekend. Better yet, he has now scored at least one goal in his last six appearances with the Florida franchise. This night, when his team was trailing from the first minute of play, he first equalized then gave the advantage before offering a goal to his friend and teammate Luis Suarez at the end of the match.
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A new XXL performance which allows him to make MLS history. Lionel Messi became the first player in the championship to score more than one goal per match for six consecutive matches. Enough to be greeted by the American press which is clearly enthusiastic about the eight-time Ballon d’Or. “Star Lionel Messi takes Inter Miami to the top in front of huge crowd”title thus ESPN after the meeting which took place in front of more than 66,000 spectators. “Messi still leads his people so well”writes for his part TSN.
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It must be said that Lionel Messi’s start to the season is excellent. In 10 matches played, the former PSG player contributed to… 17 goals as he found the net 11 times and provided 6 assists. Impressive performances which clearly support his team since Inter Miami is currently leader of the Eastern Conference with 3 points ahead of Cincinnati. As a reminder, before the Argentinian’s arrival, David Beckham’s club had finished second to last in the championship (no relegation in the American system).
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Like last season where he shone before the arrival of the 2022 World Cup with the aim of preparing 100%, Lionel Messi seems to be warming up before the arrival of the Copa America which will take place this summer. The 2022 World Champion explained that he had this goal in mind after having already won everything with his selection. And by now being the top scorer in the championship (9 goals), and best passer, he sends a strong message to the competition: Lionel Messi is not yet retired. And it is the Argentinian supporters who are rubbing their hands a few months before the continental competition which will take place in the United States.
Pub. THE 04/28/2024 1:31 p.m.
Update 04/28/2024 2:23 p.m.
