Lionel Messi’s return has been officially announced by Inter Miami, bringing joy to his devoted fans with the message: “No more tears, the GOAT is back!”, Miami confirm Messi’s Return.
Inter Miami have confirmed that Lionel Messi will return for their game against Philadelphia Union. Messi hasn’t featured in an Inter Miami shirt since June. The Herons sit top of the MLS Eastern Conference, and his return will provide a major boost to their MLS Cup hopes.
Inter Miami is in pole position for the Supporters’ Shield – all with Lionel Messi appearing in just 12 of the team’s 27 regular season matches.
The Herons are essentially running away with the Supporters’ Shield title with 59 points from 27 matches played. Messi last featured for Miami on June 1 in a 3-3 draw against St. Louis CITY before departing for Copa America and picking up an ankle injury in the final.
Messi’s absence hasn’t particularly slowed things down at Chase Stadium. Luis Suarez, Diego Gomez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba have received praise, but select players stepped up this season as the Herons eye MLS Cup glory later this year.
Inter Miami confirmed Messi’s return by sharing a video of a young Miami fan in tears about watching her hero. “I want to see Messi. I am his fan, and I want to see,” she says in the video.
The Herons wrote in the caption: “Cry no more the [GOAT] is back tomorrow.”
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The girl’s family commented on the post: “It’s our daughter and her name is Salma. She wants to meet Messi and is closer to fulfilling her dream thanks to Inter Miami for sharing the video.”
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Next expectations for Messi
Messi will want to return with a bang after his lengthy absence. Inter Miami might be near impossible to stop should the Argentinian get back to his best, with Philadelphia Union their opponents on Sunday morning.