Whether with the Argentine selection or with his club Inter Miami, Lionel Messi has not finished entertaining despite his 37 years.
For his return to competition, on September 14, Lionel Messi scored a double with Inter Miami, against Philadelphia, in MLS. Last Saturday, the eight-time Ballon d’Or got the ball rolling again
by finding the net against Charlotte (1-1). In sixteen matches played this season, the former Barcelona player has scored fifteen goals and provided ten assists.
Its rise to power has only just begun according to Gerardo Martino. “Leo will get better and better the more he plays in full. It is obvious that he does not need to do differentiated physical work in training, but he needs the rhythm of competition”explained the Inter Miami coach at a press conference.
Messi will be on top for the MLS play-offs
“I think he will be in great shape for the play-offs because in addition to the matches he plays with us, he will play the matches with the Argentina national team”continues the former Barça coach, knowing that his club still has to play three regular season matches before the start of the final phase, scheduled for October 23.
During qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, the Albiceleste beat Chile (3-0) before losing (2-1) to Colombia last month.
Lionel Messithen convalescing, was not selected by the Argentinian coach, Lionel Scaloni, for these two matches.
IN BRIEF
- On September 14, Lionel Messi scored a brace for Inter Miami against Philadelphia in MLS. The Argentinian then scored against Charlotte.
- In 16 games this season, Messi has scored 15 goals and provided 10 assists. His trainer, Gerardo Martino, predicted a rise in power for him.
- Messi should approach the MLS play-offs in the best possible condition.
