MIAMI.- The Argentinian Lionel Messi He cannot avoid being part of the main headlines of the sports press, even while he is on vacation. After completing his first full season with the Inter Miami of the MLSin which the institution suffered a disappointing elimination in the first phase of the playoffs, the “10” has once again been on everyone’s lips thanks to one of his teammates.
Oscar Ustari, goalkeeper who arrived in South Florida in September 2024, revealed the strange story of when he arrived for his first day with the club and how his initial meeting with the “Flea” occurred.
“He has fun doing what he does,” Ustari said in a conversation with DSportRadio. “The first day I came to the team, he was doing pull-ups naked and all the boys were around him. He treats everyone the same, he is a family-oriented person and he generates a lot for everyone. He is very involved in the academy and aware of everything. That’s how I see it,” he added.
Messi is coming off a season in which he won the Most Valuable Player award on the North American circuit, after scoring 23 goals and registering 13 assists in just 24 games. However, the Rosario phenomenon failed in his attempt to take Miami far in the postseason, losing in the first round against Atlanta United.
Example to follow
Likewise, Ustari assured that Messi’s leadership in the team is undeniable and that he always sets an example with his actions.
“Messi is incredibly competitive and is impressive in everything. There are teammates who have never seen him and are surprised,” the goalkeeper continued. “Nothing is a coincidence at this level. You can see that his passion is football, training, being well and showing every day who he is.”
