Deprived of its Argentine star, affected by a muscular problem, Inter Miami (MLS) experienced its first defeat since the arrival of Lionel Messi in Florida.
We know, Lionel Messi no longer has his 20-year-old legs. Which did not prevent him from achieving a high level in the 2022 World Cup, lifting the trophy he so hoped for. And at 36 years old, “La Pulga” continues to have fun in the Inter Miami jersey after two difficult seasons at PSG (2021-2023).
If all goes well in Florida, Lionel Messi was forced to slow down, after an international break with the Argentine selection where he did not play the last meeting, in Bolivia on September 12 (0-1).
Back in Miami, Lionel Messi complained of muscle fatigue, like his former teammate at FC Barcelona, Jordi Alba. And impossible, according to his trainer, to try anything with the Spaniard and the Argentinian. “ We ran the risk of having more serious consequences”confided Tata Martino at a press conference.
Without Lionel Messi, Inter Miami was beaten on Saturday by Atlanta United (5-2), the first defeat in 12 matches, in all competitions, since the arrival of the seven-time Ballon d’Or in the North American Championship franchise.
