Messi, a (terrible) first in his career?

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Messi, a (terrible) first in his career?

Inter Miami faces the Houston Dynamo on the night of Wednesday to Thursday, in the final of the US Open Cup. Lionel Messi could be absent.

On the night of Wednesday to Thursday (2:30 a.m. French time), Inter Miami will play the US Open Cup final against Houston Dynamo. The opportunity for Lionel Messi to win a second trophy with his new club after the Leagues Cup. But uncertainty reigns over the participation of the Argentinian, injured and absent for several days. His coach hopes to recover him in time, but if this were not the case, a sad first would be confirmed for the seven-time Ballon d’Or.

Indeed, out of the forty-two finals (thirty of which he won) that his various teams have played in, Lionel Messi has not missed a single one. Whether with Argentina, Paris Saint-Germain or FC Barcelona, ​​“la Pulga” has always been there. Even injured! This was for example the case during the Copa America won in 2021 with the Albiceleste. His coach, Lionel Scaloni, confirmed that Messi had played with hamstring discomfort throughout the competition.

Muscle glitch

This time, it is muscular problems which pose a problem for the 2022 world champion. While he has already missed the match against Orlando on the night of Sunday to Monday (1-1), his absence against Houston looms larger than ever. Unless there is an unexpected “twist” in the scenario.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.