This previous Thursday, Lionel Messi scored twice within the win over Venezuela in World Cup qualifiers, in what was his closing official match on Argentine soil. Whereas the group is now getting ready for a visit to Ecuador, the ahead won’t journey together with his teammates. As an alternative, he’s choosing an early return to Inter Miami to give attention to Main League Soccer.
On the choice to overlook the ultimate qualifier towards Ecuador, Messi shared the dialog he had with Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni. “I spoke with Leo and we determined—or reasonably, he determined—that I ought to relaxation,” the 38-year-old star defined.
Increasing on the explanations behind the choice, Lionel was direct: “I’m coming off an harm, and although I’m nice now, we most well-liked to keep away from the journey and having to play one other match, so I can relaxation correctly and put together properly for what’s coming.”
In the identical press convention, Messi made it clear what his short-term targets are with Inter Miami. “We’ve acquired an vital run of video games the place we’re preventing for the MLS, which is an goal, and I hope to be at my greatest,” he stated. “I’ll attempt to end the MLS event sturdy, turn into champions.”
Messi scored a brace for Argentina vs Venezuela.
Inter Miami’s tight schedule
Participation within the FIFA Membership World Cup 2025 and a deep run to the ultimate of the Leagues Cup towards Seattle Sounders put Inter Miami within the worldwide highlight. However it additionally left them behind in MLS, as they needed to postpone a number of league fixtures to give attention to these tournaments.
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Now it’s time to catch up, and that may imply a significant effort from the gamers. Messi’s early return to Miami will enable him to relaxation correctly and be absolutely ready for the Herons’ subsequent match: an away conflict with Charlotte FC on Saturday, September 13.
From there, a grueling stretch begins, with Inter Miami set to play 7 matches in simply 21 days. Throughout that span, they’ll get solely 3 to 4 days of relaxation between video games, making a heavy bodily load for the squad’s extra skilled gamers.
Inter Miami’s schedule consists of:
September 13 vs Charlotte FC September 16 vs Seattle SoundersSeptember 20 vs DC UnitedSeptember 24 vs New York CitySeptember 27 vs Toronto FCSeptember 30 vs Chicago FireOctober 4 vs New England Revolution
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The place do Inter Miami stand in MLS?
Even with 4 fewer matches performed than most of their rivals, Inter Miami presently sit in a playoff spot. They’re sixth within the Jap Convention standings with 46 factors—11 behind leaders Philadelphia Union. Nonetheless, if the Herons win their 4 video games in hand, they might climb to the highest of the desk.
