Will play, will not play? The presence of Lionel Messi on the lawn of Q2 Stadium in Austin on July 23 on the sidelines of the All-Star Game question. Praised by supporters, the Argentinian is well in the selection of the All-Star team from the North American League, which will face a selection of the Liga MX. But his probable absence makes teeth cringe. Many have spent hundreds of dollars to attend the event, hoping to see the legend shine. “The players are summoned, I would like them to rest, but it's not up to me to decide”recognized his coach Javier Mascherano, leaving doubt.
This vagueness strengthens discomfort in certain supporters, already scalded by the prudent management time management of Messi, reports
Espn. In 2024, he played only 55 % of regular season meetings. Wounds, fatigue, preservation strategy: the reasons are multiple. As doubt settles down, it is a feeling of frustration that rises among fans, some even speaking of a “False hope” Around the presence of Argentine legend.
New double for Messi
Pending an official announcement by Inter Miami, Messi continues to dazzle the field. This weekend, on the 24th day of MLS, he led his own to a large 5-1 victory against the New York Red Bulls. After the opening of the opposing score, it was he who offered a bright decisive pass to Jordi Alba (1-1), before registering a new double (60th, 75th). A brilliant response after the end of his series of five consecutive games with several goals.
With 18 achievements in 18 appearances this season in MLS, Messi continues to impose his pace and rewrite the standards of the League. It is already his sixth double in seven matches, a simply unprecedented pace on North American lawns.
While the suspense remains on its participation in the All-Star Game, the Argentinian responds to the green rectangle. But this time, it is no longer his stats that are scrutinized but his name on the match sheet of July 23.
