The detail that went viral before the start of the match
A video that went viral on social media shows Messi participating in the drawing of captains, a moment that is usually directed by the referee. On this occasion, the situation had a special touch, as two girls were invited to toss the coin.
After the throw, while the captains and referees were getting ready for the photo, the Rosario star bent down, picked up the coin from the grass and handed it to one of the young women. This small but significant gesture was applauded by many and became another example of the footballer’s humble character.
Then, during the photo, one of the girls tried to hug Messi around the waist, but he, faithful to his custom of not hugging in photos, preferred to stay a little to the sidelines. Meanwhile, the captain of the opposing team had no qualms about approaching one of the young women for the photo.
What Tata Martino said about Messi and his physical condition after his return to the pitch
Gerardo Martino He spoke at a press conference after the victory of Inter Miami on Philadelphia Unionwhich marked Lionel’s return to the pitch after two months of recovery from an ankle injury, and said: “Messi finished well, tired, obviously because it is the first ninety minutes after a long time, but he finished very well.“.
Tata also confirmed that Leo will be considered for Inter Miami’s next three matches, but that the evaluation will be day by day: “He will travel to Atlanta and New York. There are three games in one week, including travel, so we have to see him day by day and try not to expose ourselves to injuries. Messi’s preparation was different from others. In this case, the 15 days of selection were almost like a fine-tuning. He was fine and completed the match,” said the coach.
