In an emotional and close match for the MLS, the Inter Miamii tied 3-3 against Saint Louis City. This match not only stood out for its intensity on the field, but also because it scored Lionel Messi’s last commitment with the team before joining the Argentine National Team concentration for the next friendlies and the preparation of the America Cup.
With a goal in his personal account, the man from Rosario was once again the outstanding figure of the match, but his performance was not enough to avoid feeling frustrated at the end of the match. The tension of the duel and some controversial refereeing decisions took their toll on the Argentine star’s spirit, who He was visibly upset at the end of the game.. A video that went viral on social media captured him saying with obvious anger: “They are very bad, very bad,” in reference to the arbitration conducted by Allen Chapman.
Since his arrival in the MLS, the former Barcelona had several confrontations with the referees due to decisions that he considers controversial and to the rough play of some rivals. This time he was no exception, and the Inter Miami star could not hide his discontent. Despite this situation, Gerardo’s team Tata Martino managed to score a point in an intense match that saw them come back three times thanks to goals from Messi, Suárez and Alba.
Messi’s goal in this match was his twelfth of the season in the MLS and adds to his impressive record in his short but impressive career in the American league. This match also raises his tally to 23 goals in 27 games with Inter Miami, approaching the 29 goals that Gonzalo Higuaín (top scorer of the Herons) achieved in 70 matches with the same team. Likewise, the clock of historical records continues ticking and Messi, with 835 goals in 1060 confrontations, continues to chase the top scorer in history, Cristiano Ronaldo, who accumulates 893 goals in 1225.
For Inter Miami, the tie represents the sum of four points in eight days, accumulated between the games against Vancouver, Atlanta United and now Saint Louis City. Although they remain at the top of the Eastern Conference with two points ahead of Cincinnati – which has two games less – the race for the lead remains tight and exciting.
At the post-match press conference, Gerardo Martino praised Messi’s performance, highlighting that “in today’s match Messi was responsible with Jordi Alba for participating in all of our attacks. He insisted during the 90 minutes.” He Tata He also referred to some concerns about a possible ankle problem for the Argentine star, clarifying that from his point of view Messi “finished well and now he will do what is right, what he has done all his life, be present with the Argentine team.”
The Argentine National Team will establish its headquarters in Miami before traveling to Chicago to play a friendly match against Ecuador this Sunday. The team will then face Guatemala in Maryland, in what will be a crucial stage in their preparation for the Copa América.
