Lionel Messi is expected to be named Inter Miami’s captain
That was quick to complete! After just one MLS game appearance, Lionel Messi is expected to be named Inter Miami’s captain.
With just one game under his belt and less than 90 minutes played for the team, Lionel Messi is in line to be appointed Inter Miami’s captain.
- Messi is scheduled to be appointed captain.
- On his debut, he scored
- Played a single game
What happened?
Tata Martino, the head coach of the Major League Soccer team, stated during a news conference that Messi will be handed the captain’s hat. He came off the bench to captain the team as Miami defeated Cruz Azul 2-1 in the League Cup thanks to a stunning last-second free kick he scored.
What will happen?
Messi can replace Gregore as Inter Miami’s captain because the defensive midfielder is now sidelined due to a long-term ailment. It is uncertain whether Gregore will reclaim the captaincy after getting back in shape.
What’s next?
Despite never being formally named captain at Paris Saint-Germain, Messi frequently was wearing the captain’s armband while playing for Barcelona. Argentina’s captain, he of course won the World Cup in Qatar. Making him captain comes as no surprise because he is unquestionably the most well-known player to have represented Inter Miami.
On Wednesday, Inter Miami will play Atlanta United in the League Cup. Messi and fellow recent addition Sergio Busquets will also play extra minutes in that match, according to Martino.