“Has players with great potential,” Inter Miami coach warns Lionel Messi of FC Dallas threat after heated clash against Orlando City

Lionel Messi's arrival in America puts managers under pressure

“Has players with great potential,” Inter Miami coach warns Lionel Messi of FC Dallas threat after heated clash against Orlando City

Lionel Messi scored for Inter Miami (Source: Getty)

Inter Miami’s 3-1 victory over Orlando City drew warnings for Lionel Messi from Nico Estévez, the FC Dallas Manager. Instead of crediting the player for his excellent arrival to the league, he said the players around him were more critical of his performance. FC Dallas has had an excellent record against Inter Miami as they have won the last three games in their four meetings.

Lionel Messi has had a flying start to life in America. He has produced some eye-catching performances in Major League Soccer and already attained celebrity status. Being healed as the Greatest Player ever to grace the game is almost like a counter-strategy for managers to undermine his influence to motivate their team.

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Orlando City had a good record against Inter Miami in the last five games, winning 2, Draw 1, and Lost 2. However, with Messi’s arrival, many teams will have to take Inter Miami seriously now. With the league cup approaching, we should look to see Inter Miami target to go all the way in the competition. Will FC Dallas continue to share an excellent record in their fixture against Miami, or will Messi be the differentiator in the tie?

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Will the Messi magic in MLS chip his chances to win the Balon d’Or chances even better? Erling Haaland is also in close competition with him this season, but it still goes on to show his greatness, still at the top of his game. In Messi’s own words, He doesn’t care about the World Cup anymore, but it would still be interesting to witness the ceremony this season with the question of football entering a new era still in the books.

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Lionel Messi’s momentous World Cup as the King of Football

Messi with his World Cup
Messi with his World Cup (Source: Getty)

The winter of 2022 saw the world finally see the King of Football be served with his crown by winning the World Cup. Argentina’s run at the tournament will be legendary when we look back upon their goalscoring records.

From players like Rodrigo De Paul and Julian Alvarez and the Young Player of The Season Enzo Fernandez, he was assisted by a great team dedicated to his trophy. It seemed like the entire country wanted to get together and achieve success.

With his mind-blowing performances, he was one of the best players in the tournament. Messi contributed with five goals and three assists which proved vital in their success.

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