New Delhi: Lionel Messi was dominating the pitch yet again during Inter Miami’s pre-season friendlies against Olympia, scoring once and making two assists to help his side win 5-0. Messi scored only his second goal in the last recent friendlies. The Herons themselves have been on a good run, winning, with their win 3-1 against Sporting San Miguelito, which followed two wins in the penalties.
Initially, Messi was struggling and missing opportunities twice before breaking the deadlock in the 27th minute. Marcelo Weigandt shot a through ball with perfect time which Luis Suarez passed to the Argentinian and Inter Miami were one goal ahead. Messi’s amazing performance was just beginning as the 37-year-old then made two assists.
Chelo ➡️ Suárez ➡️ Messi💥
Tras un gran pase del Chelo, Lucho se la deja en bandeja de plata a Messi para nuestro primer gol de la noche 💗 pic.twitter.com/fqAv1pC1r0
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) February 9, 2025
His first contribution came when in the 44th minute Federico Redondo recovered the ball and passed to Messi who made a brilliant run into the space before passing the back to Redondo who made no mistake with his powerful strike. Right before the first half ended, Messi assisted Noah Allen as the Herons went to the break with a 3-0 lead. Suarez then took the side’s lead 4-0 after the break, with Benjamin Cremaschi making the assist.
There were concerns about whether Messi would be playing the game in Honduras after newly appointed coach Javier Mascherano had mentioned his intention to limit Lionel Messi’s minutes. This was keeping in mind that the CONCACAF Champions Cup clash with Sporting Kansas City was around the corner.
What next for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami
For Inter Miami, their MLS Cup opener against New York City is on February 22nd but they have one last friendly left to play., as they face Orlando City SC on February 14th in the United States of America. From there, Messi and his teammates will play the first leg of the Champions Cup against Sporting Kansas City at Children’s Mercy Park.
Messi has a long season, with Inter Miami playing in the FIFA Club World Cup in June later this year, with Inter Miami also hoping to capture the MLS Cup with Messi. In the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Messi would be crucial for Argentina to defend their title.
Lionel Messi broke the deadlock for Inter Miami before registering two assists, followed by Luis Suarez’s strike as the Herons won 5-0 against Olympia. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
