Lionel Messi Wishes to Play in Inter Miami’s Season-Ending Match
Date : 19th October, 2023
THE SOIL – Though the MLS team hasn’t formally announced his participation, Lionel Messi has stated that he wants to play in Inter Miami’s season-ending match this Saturday.
Lionel Messi did not start for Inter Miami against Charlotte FC in their final MLS home game of the season. Messi scored both goals for the Argentine national team in their 2-0 victory over Peru on Tuesday night during World Cup qualifying. On Wednesday night, the game ended in a 2-2 tie.
Messi was photographed on the Inter Miami sidelines with his teammates on Wednesday. He was wearing a loose white T-shirt. He had returned earlier in the day from a trip to Peru.
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The Game to Take Place on Artificial Turf
Messi stated in an interview with Peruvian media that he would like to play again for Inter Miami before the end of his first Major League Baseball season. This suggests that, even though the game will take place on artificial turf, he plans to play in the forthcoming away game against Charlotte FC on Saturday.
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Top 9 Clubs in Each Conference have an Opportunity to Make the Playoffs
Charlotte FC lost to Inter Miami last Wednesday, missing two chances to take the lead and having to settle for a draw. They lost the opportunity to move up to the eighth slot in the Eastern Conference rankings, from position twelve. It’s important to remember that the top nine clubs in each conference have an opportunity to make the playoffs.
Charlotte’s back of the net was found by Enzo Copetti and Kerwin Vargas. Robbie Robinson and Nicolás Stefanelli scored the goals for Inter Miami, in contrast. Inter Miami still has a chance to defeat Charlotte FC and go to the playoffs on Saturday, depending on the outcomes of other MLS games on Decision Day. With a win and some help, Charlotte FC, who is now ranked 12th, can guarantee a postseason berth.
The Squad will Evaluate Lionel Messi's Physical Condition
Earlier this month, Inter Miami’s hopes of playing in the MLS playoffs were crushed. The squad will evaluate Lionel Messi’s physical condition when he returns to Miami from his Argentina international assignment. Coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino previously hinted that the soccer star would play in Saturday’s match.
He said he was going to stick with the same plan after the game on Wednesday. While acknowledging Messi’s remarks, Martino would not commit to the captain playing on Saturday.
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Tickets Sales have Increased due to Speculation of Messi's Possible Appearance
Purchases of tickets have increased significantly due to speculation of Messi’s possible appearance. The Charlotte Observer revealed on Wednesday that Charlotte FC had sold more than 60,000 tickets for the Saturday match at its 74,000-seat venue.
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