By Joiner Martínez
07 Oct 2023, 11:50 PM EDT
Inter Miami was left without a chance of accessing the MLS Playoffs after losing a goal by zero against Cincinnati FC, in the duel that marked the return of Lionel Messi to activity.
Messi played after 16 days without doing so, due to discomfort in his right hamstring. He jumped onto the field of play in the first minutes of the complement and although he was not noticed with his best football rhythm, he was able to kick free kicks, connect different passes in attack and generate fouls that could have left behind the 1-0 that the visitor achieved in Florida.
Inter Miami, for its part, still has two games in the MLS in the remainder of the season but has no more mathematical chances of qualifying, so the sporting calendar will culminate with its participation in the American league.
As for the cups, the US Open Cup could not be in the final for Inter Miami, while the Leagues Cup was the first victory in history for the team led by Gerardo Martino.
The match at the DRV PNK Stadium had some luxury spectators, as has been customary since Messi arrived at the South Florida team. This time it was the turn of the Argentinian Bizarrap, Duki, Nicki Nicole and his partner, the Mexican Featherweight.
The renowned artists entered through the VIP door of the stadium and went directly to the box area, next to the Inter substitutes’ bench.
When Lionel Messi entered the playing field to go to his seat, since he did not start, he crossed paths with them and greeted them affectionately with hugs and handshakes. The Mexican Featherweight artist who is all the rage in the world could not hide his joy with a smile from ear to ear upon meeting the recent champion in Qatar 2022.
The artists watched the entire first half just meters away from Messi, coach Tata Martino and the rest of the substitutes and as soon as the second stage started the Argentine star passed them by to do some pre-competitive movements and was applauded and encouraged by these celebrities who were enjoying the game like children.
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