06/03/2024 6:41 p.m.
The 3-3 draw against St. Louis City This Saturday marked the last meeting of Lionel Messi with the Inter Miami before starting a new journey with the Argentine National Teamwhere he will participate in the Copa América as defending champion for the first time in its entire career.
La Pulga has already joined the albiceleste delegation. There, he will begin to work alongside the rest of those called up by Lionel Scaloni for the two preparatory friendlies.where they will face Ecuador (6/9) and Guatemala (6/14), both in the United States.
After these confrontations, The delegation led by Leo will aim all its guns at the debut against Canada in the continental event, which will be next June 20, at 8 p.m. (ET time). And, if he reaches the final, the adventure with his beloved nation would extend until July 14.
All Argentines want this to happen. However, Those who would not agree with this would be the Garzas fans themselves.who would lose their biggest star for a few more Major League Soccer games, during a decisive moment of the season…
How Messi’s future continues. (AFP)
In fact, throughout the year, one of Martino’s main criticisms was the decision of the MLS not to interrupt its competition for the Copa América dispute since, sAlthough the competition slows down for a week due to the FIFA Date and allows Messi to miss at least one less game, Not taking a break can considerably harm teams that have to give up their figures. And, above all, to Inter Miami…
How Messi’s future continues. (EFE/ Juan Ignacio Roncoroni)
The reality is that the day Messi returns to Inter Miami will depend on the stage Argentina reaches in the Copa América. The further the Albiceleste goes, the later Leo will return. And, if the opposite happens, the Herons will be able to count on Leo sooner than expected. Below, he looks at each of the cases:
This way, The list of matches where La Pulga would be absent has a total of seven league matches:
How Messi’s future continues. (AFP)
- 7/27 – Puebla vs. Inter Miami (Leagues Cup)
- 3/8 – UANL Tigers vs. Inter Miami (Leagues Cup)
- 24/8 – Inter Miami vs Cincinnati (Major League Soccer)
- 8/31 – Chicago vs Inter Miami (Major League Soccer)
- 9/14 – Inter Miami vs Philadelphia (Major League Soccer)
- 9/18 – Atlanta vs Inter Miami (Major League Soccer)
- 9/21 – NYC vs Inter Miami (Major League Soccer)
Clarification: The list could be extended if Inter Miami passes the group stage in the Leagues Cup.
How Messi’s future continues. (EFE/ Giorgio Viera)
