Lionel Messi has made the headlines again. Inter Miami played a friendly against New York City FC. Before the game, the Argentine gave a humbling speech in front of thousands and re-lifted his Ballon d’Or title in the Noche d’Or ceremony. While that captured the attention and emotions of the fanbase, there was a not-so-pleasant moment during the game. An Inter Miami and New York City star got into a heated argument that ended up getting physical until the referee intervened.
This showed the fiery competitiveness between the teams even if it was a friendly game. Amid all this, the Argentina fans will feel happy as Messi did not get any injuries ahead of the important games for the national team.
Lionel Messi and Co go viral for the wrong reasons after unexpected brawl
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Lionel Messi played the entire friendly after he celebrated the Ballon d’Or with the Herons fanbase in the Noche d’Or ceremony. The Argentinian had a couple of chances to score in the game. However, he could not finish those chances. Inter Miami ended up losing the friendly 2-1. The game that was supposed to be a celebration of one of the best soccer players in history turned into a brawl. During the game, players from both sides had a big argument with each other towards the end of the game.
New York City FC star Santiago Rodriguez got into a brawl with Inter Miami’s Jordi Alba, goalkeeper Drake Steven Callender, and Noah Allen in the 89th minute of the game. The referee had to intervene to stop the brawl. However, everyone will be relieved that no one was seriously injured.
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Lionel Messi will strive to succeed in the international break with Argentina against Brazil and Uruguay. These games are important as Argentina hopes to confirm their qualification for the 2026 World Cup. However, the bigger picture is that Messi will also look forward to the next season in the MLS.
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The sky is the limit for Inter Miami!
Inter Miami failed to qualify for the MLS play-offs this season. But, with Lionel Messi available for the next whole season, the fans are excited for what the future holds. The MLS club is reportedly already closing on completing the signing of Luis Suarez on a free transfer. Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric is also linked with a move. Reports also indicate that Messi also wants Miami to sign Ivan Rakitic for the upcoming season. This is after Rakitic’s current club Sevilla wants to reduce his salary by 85%. The Croatian has also shown interest in playing in MLS.
David Beckham’s side will now plan on making these moves before the upcoming season. Mainly because they aim to compete for all the trophies possible from the next season. The presence of Lionel Messi and other international stars in the team will inspire the homegrown players to perform beyond their original capabilities.
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So the big question is, can Inter Miami win the MLS next season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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