Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets They decided not to accompany the team Inter Miami on his trip to Canada to face the Vancouver Whitecaps. The decision to stay in Florida was made due to the extensive itinerary and tight schedule of the Major League Soccer (MLS)in order to avoid physical wear.
Given this scenario, the world champion in Qatar 2022 took advantage of his time in Florida to attend an event. This Friday, he went to see his son Thiago, who plays in the Inter Miami Academy, participate in the Under 12 youth classic against Orlando City at Chase Stadium. Messi, along with Luis Suárez, were part of the inauguration of the Youth International Cup when entering the playing field with both teams, something that young people will not forget in their lives.
In addition to watching the match, Messi had an active role in the day. He took the microphone before the start of the match and gave an emotional message of support to the young players. “How nice to see this. It is a pleasure to have you here at home, that we can enjoy this moment, this experience. “I know the sacrifice that parents make, every day, taking them to training, to games, to tournaments like this”, declared the Argentine captain. His speech was widely applauded by those present.
During the ceremony, Messi and Suárez came out onto the playing field accompanied by the young footballers. Leo was seen holding hands with his son Thiago, while Suárez walked alongside a player from the opposing team. Both players greeted the teams cordially, extending their hands to the little players from both the home and visiting teams.
In a video broadcast on Inter Miami’s social networks, the participation of the Flea and the Gunslinger in this activity was highlighted. The club published: “Messi and Suárez leading the next generation on the field! What a moment!”along with images of both footballers with the children.
Messi’s message also included words of encouragement for the parents of the young players: “We have to do everything possible to make these kids happy. Football is happiness, it is very nice to be here. I hope you enjoy, beyond the result, I want you to have a pleasant moment with your friends and families. May it be an experience that lasts a lifetime”concluded on the 10th.
This event reflects the commitment of Messi and his teammates to future generations and the promotion of youth football, in an effort to promote values and provide positive experiences to young athletes.
Almost simultaneously, Gerardo Martino gave a press conference, in which the Rosario strategist justified the absence of his main figures in tonight’s match in Canada. “Where else in the world do teams have to announce the absence of footballers because business is deteriorating?” he outlined. And then he added: “The resolution does not seem strange to me because there are other teams that do the same, we understand that Lionel Messi has revolutionized the league, but we have to look at the health of the team. We understand people’s frustration, but we have to look after the Club and our players.”
