“Lionel Messi could have downed tools”

Former USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard just lately lauded Lionel Messi for his contributions to the MLS with Inter Miami.

Messi left Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) final summer time following the expiration of his contract. Despite having a giant provide from Saudi Arabia, he determined to maneuver to the US, becoming a member of Major League Soccer aspect Inter Miami.

The Argentine had a shocking begin to life within the US, serving to the Herons to their first-ever trophy within the type of the Leagues Cup. He scored 10 objectives and supplied one help in seven video games within the match. However, his kind dropped submit that as he managed only one purpose in six MLS appearances together with two assists.

Howard, in the meantime, is trying ahead to what Lionel Messi has to supply in his first full season within the US soccer. He mentioned in an interview with Daily Mail (through Goal):

“We’ve seen the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and David Beckham – a number of the greats – however to see Lionel Messi… let’s face it, he could have come to MLS and downed instruments. And he did not do this.

“Last year was a little bit of a teaser, and now it’s like: okay, this is the real thing.”

Inter Miami will start their aggressive marketing campaign within the MLS on February 21 in opposition to Real Salt Lake. They will play a variety of friendlies throughout the globe, together with in opposition to the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr and Messi’s boyhood membership Newell’s Old Boys.

Lionel Messi set to be joined by Luis Suarez at Inter Miami subsequent season

Following Lionel Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami final summer time, his former Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba additionally joined the membership. Another former Barca star Luis Suarez has now joined the trio on the MLS aspect.

Suarez left Brazilian aspect Gremio on a free switch and has now joined Inter Miami. The 36-year-old striker could be a key participant for Gerardo Martino’s aspect of their pursuit of a playoff place within the MLS subsequent season.

The Uruguayan legend has scored 471 objectives and supplied 263 assists in 768 video games for varied golf equipment through the years. He has performed for the likes of Liverpool, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid through the years, profitable quite a few trophies.

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez shaped a deadly partnership together with Neymar Jr. throughout their time collectively at Barca. Messi and Suarez shared the pitch 258 instances, combining for 99 objectives throughout competitions.