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Inter Miami continues to thrive with Lionel Messi. The Herons continue with their emphatic form in the Leagues Cup as they are now in the quarterfinals of the tournament. While the preparations for the clash are in full swing, their rivals made a shocking decision before the crucial game.

The anticipation for tomorrow’s match continues to grow among the fans. However, just before the showdown, Miami’s $625 million worth of rivals decided to tear up the contract of their 30-year-old player.

Inter Miami’s rivals wave goodbye to a 30-year-old star

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Inter Miami will face Charlotte FC in a showdown match. Not just the fans, but the players of the rival team must be looking forward to playing against Lionel Messi. Unfortunately, one of their players won’t be able to cherish the moment of his lifetime. This comes after Charlotte FC parted ways with their star player, Joseph Mora.

The club made the shocking announcement just hours before facing David Beckham’s soccer franchise in tomorrow’s crucial fixture. The club also released an official statement regarding his departure. Mora became a part of Charlotte FC when he was selected as the team’s third choice in the 2021 MLS Expansion Draft.

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The Costa Rican athlete participated in a total of 30 matches for Charlotte FC across various competitions. “The Club would like to thank Joseph for his time in Charlotte and wishes him the best in the future,” read the club’s official statement. Indeed, it is quite an eyebrow-raising decision from the club, given that they will be facing Messi and co. tomorrow. Certainly, this gives the Herons an advantage, as they will be looking for a win.

Lionel Messi and Co. aiming for another triumph

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Inter Miami has endured quite a decent Leagues Cup run so far. Up until now, they have played four matches, and all of them resulted in enthralling victories. Their last win came during the penalties after Messi’s decisive free-kick leveled the score at 4-4 in the last moments of the game.

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Certainly, they have come this far and won’t be looking to go home now. However, they will face tough competition from the away side at the DRV PNK Stadium. The Crowns are coming off a 2-1 victory against the Houston Dynamo. Seemingly, they are also in no mood to exit from the competition at this stage. Overall, tomorrow’s clash definitely guarantees entertainment for the fans.

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