Inter Miami could have solely been again in preseason play for about 5 days or so however Lionel Messi did not want lengthy to attain his first objective of 2025 dealing with Membership America in Las Vegas. Membership America opened the scoring by way of Henry Martin within the thirty first minute however that lead solely lasted three minutes for the Mexican facet as Messi delivered a uncommon header objective.
Jordi Alba acquired on the ball and Luis Suarez did a fantastic job maintaining play alive earlier than Messi scored with probably the most unlikely of touches — a header within the field. Whereas there was loads of change in Miami with the Herons hiring Messi’s former teammate Javier Mascherano as their head coach this season, how nicely Miami do will come right down to that trio combining way more.
Whereas everyone seems to be a yr older, with the ability to pull that off in opposition to a crew that has already performed two video games in Liga MX does present how harmful Miami’s assault shall be when afforded area. It additionally reveals that the protection has work to do however in preseason, assault is often forward of defending.
Messi additionally spent a while after the objective taunting followers with a brand new celebration:
It is unclear what precisely the “me three, you zero” celebration means, however there are some theories. It probably needed to be directed at Mexico followers there supporting Membership America as they’re a Mexican crew. Maybe he’s signaling his 3-0 report vs. Mexico in World Cups? Argentina’s three stars? Or possibly having received three worldwide trophies with Argentina, whereas Mexico have none in these classes?
Nonetheless, Messi’s objective means he is now scored a objective in 21 consecutive years as expectations shall be for Miami to win MLS Cup later this yr after falling nicely quick final season.
With Leonardo Campana and Diego Gomez now gone from Miami, gamers like Fafa Picault and Robert Taylor might want to assist decide up that misplaced manufacturing. Extra companies will probably get achieved however it is a great way for Inter Miami to kick off preseason play earlier than their slate continues dealing with Universitario, Sporting San Miguelito, Olimpia, and Orlando Metropolis earlier than beginning Concacaf Champions Cup play in opposition to Sporting Kansas Metropolis on Feb. 18
