Unaware of Injured Lionel Messi’s Health, Inter Miami’s 19YO Savior Sends Message to Argentina Star For Final MLS Playoff Push

Lionel Messi has adapted magnificently with Inter Miami. But ever since his injury, they have struggled a lot. The club has only won two of the seven fixtures without their talisman. However, in the absence of Messi, another Argentine scored a significant goal in the 95th minute giving hope to the club’s quest for the playoff. Post the match, the 19-year-old even had a special message for his captain.

Without La Pulga, the club has averaged only 1 point per game, whereas with the superstar, the average was 2.5 points per game. After losing the US Open Cup to the Houston Dynamo, the Herons needed to switch their focus to the MLS. Being 1-0 down in their home stadium for more than 90 minutes against NYCFC, a young Argentine scored a crucial goal to earn David Beckham‘s side a point from the game and he didn’t forget to express his love and support for Lionel Messi in the post-match interview.

19-year-old Argentine saves Inter Miami and sends a message to Lionel Messi

Tomas Aviles scored a vital goal as Inter Miami kept their playoff hopes alive. The young defender joined the Herons from Racing club for a reported fee of €9 million. In the interview after the NYCFC game, the center-back was asked about the soccer icon. He was questioned, “How did you see Leo(Messi) this week? He replied, ” Well, Leo was always there at the club. And the truth is we hope that he is with us as quickly as possible.” 

The defender wishes a speedy recovery to his captain. Aviles’s goal keeps his side’s playoff dreams alive, but the real test begins for Inter Miami as only four games are left in the regular season. They must leapfrog other teams to cement their place in the postseason. Whether Miami can defy all odds and qualify for the playoffs will be seen soon.

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Meanwhile, Lionel Messi, the record 7-time Ballon d’Or winner is nominated once again for the same, but this time, his opponent is Manchester City’s young striker Erling Haaland.

Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland’s battle for the Ballon d’Or

October 30th will be the day France Football magazine will award the best soccer player of the past season with the prestigious Ballon d’Or. After an unbelievable year with his country, Lionel Messi will likely win his 8th one. The Barcelona legend was named the best player of the tournament at the World Cup. The veteran also won the Ligue 1 title, with PSG having 32 goal contributions. After dominating European football, Messi hopes to have a similar impact in the United States, where he has been in mesmerizing form as well.

However, the only potential threat Messi will have is Manchester City’s Erling Haaland. Haaland won the treble in his first season with Manchester City. The Norwegian broke all sorts of records in the Premier League last season. The talented striker was involved in 60+ goals for his club. He won the league’s Golden Boot Award as well. What’s remarkable is that the former Borussia Dortmund striker is only 23 years old! Haaland has undeniably been one of the world’s best players over the past few years and will continue to grow as he matures.

Will Messi win his 8th or will the Norwegian prodigy win his first-ever Ballon d’Or? Let us know your thoughts below.

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