MIAMI.- Lionel Messi This Saturday he will celebrate his 100th game with the Inter Miami of the MLS and he wants to celebrate with his team’s first victory in their new stadium.
Inter’s long-awaited first victory in the brand new Nu Stadiumtheir new home in Miami, has been resisting since they drew 2-2 against the austin in the opening game, April 4.
Subsequently, the “Garzas” also tied in front of their audience against the New York Red Bulls (2-2) and New England Revolution (1-1).
On Saturday they will have a magnificent opportunity to break the spell in a derby of Florida facing the depressed Orlando Citypenultimate of the Eastern Conference of the North American League (MLS) with seven points in 10 games.
Orlando City, which fired the Colombian coach Oscar Couple Once the third round of the league has ended, he is also one of the most favorable victims for Messi in the almost three years that he has led Inter Miami.
For now, the Argentine star, 38, has scored eight goals in five matches in all competitions against the Frenchman’s future team. Antoine Griezmann.
That record includes a brace in a 4-2 victory on March 1.
The captain of Inter Miami, second in the East, has seven goals in nine games, but also an unusual record of zero assists.
Last season, in which he won his first Golden Boot of the MLS, the Argentine added 29 goals and 19 assists, still alongside his eternal partners Sergio Busquets and Jordi Albanow retired.
Messi is now trying to adapt his game to that of new teammates like the Mexican-Argentine forward German Berterame which, after a worrying start to the year, has regained its aim with two goals in the last three days.
Centenary with titles
In total, Messi has celebrated 85 goals in the 99 games played so far in the pink jersey of Inter Miami, where he is enjoying the last stretch of his glorious career.
The arrival of the winner of eight Golden Balls to Florida In July 2023, he transformed the young franchise co-owned by David Beckham.
In a period of just a few weeks, Miami inaugurated its showcase of titles, conquering the Leagues Cup.
In 2024, Inter finished in first place in the regular phase with a record of points (74) and last season achieved its long-awaited first MLS championship.
“There is not a day that does not excite me” training Messi, he summarized this Friday Guillermo Hoyosthe coach who relieved the resigned in April Javier Mascherano.
