Messi, the party is over

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By: Manu Tournoux

Messi, the party is over

A month and a half before the start of the new MLS season, Lionel Messi has returned to training with Inter Miami. A certain Luis Suarez discovered his teammates!

Almost two months after his last official match (with Argentina in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers), Lionel Messi resumed training with Inter Miami on Saturday with his teammates. The Ballon d’Or record holder (eight since last October) reunited with his friends Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets but also Luis Suarez, recruited last December 22 by David Beckham’s MLS franchise.

Gerardo Martino’s team has a hell of a pre-season program, with friendly matches against El Salvador (next Friday in San Salvador), FC Dallas, Al Hilal and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr (in Riyadh), then against the selection of the Hong Kong championship and Vissel Kobe (in Tokyo) and, finally, a final preparation match in Florida against Newell’s Old Boys, Messi’s first club.

The IMCF will play its first match of the season in MLS on February 22 with the arrival of Real Salt Lake, with the ambition of doing much better than last fall. Despite the arrival of the captain of the Argentine world champions, Inter finished in penultimate place in the Eastern Conference.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu 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, Manu's 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, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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