“You Don’t Come to America & Pass Up the Opportunity” – Stephen A. Smith Sends Message to Lionel Messi Amid Rumors of Him Missing New York Red Bulls Game in MLS Debut

Inter Miami head back to MLS after one month of hiatus for their cup run. The Florida club is set to face New York Red Bulls at the Red Bull arena. It will be Lionel Messi’s debut match and he has set the bar high. Spectators in New York will be lining up to get a glimpse of the World Cup winner but they can be in for a shock. As rumors suggest, he might miss his MLS debut. Sports television personality, Stephen A. Smith’s reaction to this news is a must-watch.

The Lionel Messi frenzy is running high in America and this time it’s the chance for the New York fans to watch the little magician at play. But are they lucky enough? Let’s watch the reaction of Stephen A. Smith when asked whether Messi should play in New York.

Perplexed Smith gives a straight answer

The craze among the New York spectators is high. They have patiently been waiting for their fixture to line up and the time is finally around the corner. There are concerns that Lionel Messi might be rested today.

When asked if Messi should sit out for the match in New York, a baffled Stephen A. Smith replied, “WHAT!! Of course not! You in America right now baby. I understand you want to be yourself and I can appreciate that in New York City baby in New York City.”

Smith added further, “You don’t come to America and pass up the opportunity to be exposed in the Big Apple, the Mecca, absolutely not. Of course, he should play in New York.” Smith says what’s in the heart of every soccer fan who has been waiting for their opportunity to catch sight of the little magician. But it’s also important to understand that he does need rest.

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The fans of the Argentinian in New York face a big Dilemma, they know Messi needs rest but they also know that opportunities like this don’t land in New York every day. As a Miami fan, you would say he needs a break. The man has been playing at the top and performing for the whole 90 minutes in the last couple of matches. Let’s delve into more reasons as to why he might or might not play.

New York might have to wait

Lionel Messi’s incredible start with Inter Miami continues, netting 10 goals and leading the team through eight consecutive victories. Remarkably, they clinched the Leagues Cup and secured a spot in the U.S. Open Cup final. Nonetheless, despite these accomplishments, Inter Miami finds itself in the MLS standings’ bottom. Messi’s pivotal challenge lies in rejuvenating his team’s league standing for a coveted playoff berth.

In a statement given to the Miami Herald, Coach Gerardo Martino said, “Leo and many other players are reaching an important physical limit and from this point forward, we will have to evaluate how we approach these next three games.”  Balancing Messi’s exertion is vital, given previous full matches and even extra time in recent cup battles. Martino recognizes players’ limits and strategic game management for the upcoming matches.

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The pressure for Messi to perform in the New York Red Bulls game heightens due to the city’s significance, corporate involvement, and premium ticket costs. Do you think should Lionel Messi be rested for the upcoming match? Let us know in the comments.