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One can have multiple reasons to celebrate and even more if everything comes together. Lionel Messi has created a space where just his presence can motivate teams to win matches. Yesterday, his brief period on the pitch was enough to pull a reaction from David Beckham. To see his team win always is a big relief for Inter Miami’s boss.

Inter Miami once again rose back to life after its captain Messi’s return. After an off day at last week’s league game, the Florida-based team is now making its owner talk.

Lionel Messi is making it happen at David Beckham’s Inter Miami

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After being away for two weeks, the Argentine captain decided to get a few minutes on the turf. Even though it did not last long, the team could gather and put up a collective performance to win the game 4-0 against Toronto FC. But guess who could not be happier? Beckham. The former England skipper took to his Instagram story to express his joy. He posted the team’s picture saying “Great team performance last night.”

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Even though Messi and Jordi Alba were substituted early, the team continued to perform with composure. Robert Taylor was the major contributor with 2 goals and an assist for Miami. Lionel Messi started the game after much speculation about his fatigue. Despite his discomfort, the 36-year-old managed to carry on until he was surprisingly substituted at the 37th minute. The issue is looking a bit more serious than expected.

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Lionel Messi availability in doubt amidst crucial few weeks for Miami

After getting off the pitch, Messi spent some time on the bench looking a bit dull. What was once thought to be fatigue is now a source of concern for the coach. Gerardo Martino provided an update on the injuries of Messi and Alba after the first half, saying that the medical team is still assessing their recovery time.

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The injury looks like a muscle strain, but nothing has been confirmed yet. The team has reached its crucial stage and the absence of Messi and Alba will hamper Inter Miami’s chances of qualifying for the play-offs. The team will play 5 games in the next 17 days including the US Open Cup final on the 27th. Beckham, in all his excitement, would really hope to see his team’s captain and left-back return to action.

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