Inter Miami suffered a harsh defeat in MLS after an impressive 12-game winning streak in all competitions. Regrettably, Lionel Messi was unavailable for the fixture following an injury concern after participating in consecutive matches. However, Cristiano Ronaldo’s compatriot of the rivals had a defiant message regarding La Pulga’s presence after defeating the Herons in the game.
Simultaneously, Atlanta United mocked the Argentine for his absence from the MLS tie on social media. Furthermore, the Five Stripes’ starlet was primarily focused on the team’s performances in the league and ignored the world champion as a significant threat to the club.
Ronaldo’s teammate ‘doesn’t care’ about Lionel Messi
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Xande Silva, The Portuguese winger, displayed unwavering focus in a playoff stint with Atlanta United. The ex-Dijon forward played a key role in the triumphant 5-2 victory over Inter Miami. Moreover, he diverted attention from Lionel Messi during an interview, disregarding the Argentine’s presence in the part of Miami FC’s plans.
Silva remarked in the press conference, “We don’t care about Messi, we care about us. We want to be in the playoffs. That’s what we are going to do”. Xande Silva embarked on a season-long loan to the American side. Additionally, the Portuguese star was anticipating a possible national team selection after his enticing performances with the Five Stripes.
Silva already scored seven goals and delivered four assists in 37 games this year. Following his remarkable spell, the Portugues starlet was excited about the prospect of sharing the field with Cristiano Ronaldo in the upcoming international fixtures. In the meantime, Atlanta United ruthlessly ridiculed La Pulga in the media following the victory against Inter Miami.
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How did Atlanta United troll La Pulga?
The Five Stripes sealed their playoff spot in the Eastern Conference after triumphing over the Herons. Lionel Messi missed the fixture as he suffered muscular fatigue before the game. Prior to the match, the Argentine posted a snap of his preferred pizza in the United States. Unexpectedly, Atlanta United’s social media admin crafted a comparable post, transforming the pizza topping into ‘L’ after their resounding victory.
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Following the post, they commented on X, “Here, have your pizza for the trip”. This showcased the immense rivalry between both the MLS giants. On the contrary, Messi led the Herons to a 4-0 victory over Atlanta United in their previous fixture. As a result, supporters hope to turn the path to victory with the Argentine’s renowned performances in the upcoming league fixtures.
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