October 23, 2023, 5:17 a.m. ET
Lionel Messi said he was “proud” of his team’s performances in his first season at Inter Miami, despite them missing the MLS playoffs.
Inter Miami ended their season with a 1-0 loss at Charlotte FC on Saturday, with Messi playing the entire game.
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“I am proud of everything the team has achieved this season,” Messi said in a post on Instagram.
“Thanks to everyone’s work and commitment, we were able to win the Leagues Cup, the first title in Inter Miami CF’s history, reach the final of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup and even fight for a place in the MLS playoffs. “practically until the last moment.
“We are left with all the good things and, above all, the desire to improve to be even more competitive next year. I would like to thank everyone at the club and the city of Miami for the support they always give us. I am sure that we will continue to experience incredible moments together like we have in the last few months.”
Lionel Messi’s victory helped Inter Miami win the League Cup in August. Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images
The 36-year-old Messi finished this season with 11 goals in 14 games for Inter Miami. The team had a record of 8-2-4 in those games; In seven of these games, the team was aiming to win their first ever trophy, the League Cup. The Argentina captain also appeared in five MLS games, starting three times and scoring one goal.
Messi played in a US Open Cup semifinal, but a hamstring injury derailed his season and essentially ended Inter Miami’s chances of reaching the postseason.
Miami went 1-3-3 in seven games without Messi after he joined the club. On October 7th, he was able to play as a substitute against FC Cincinnati, but Inter Miami lost 0-1 and was eliminated from the playoffs.
The Argentine striker’s arrival in the United States led to a surge in ticket and merchandise sales.
Inter Milan managing owner Jorge Mas said earlier this month that “everything has changed” since Messi’s arrival at the club.
The MLS club announced its first overseas tour earlier this month and will play two friendlies in China on November 5th and 8th.
The former Barcelona star will then join Argentina’s squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil.
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