Watch: Lionel Messi opens his MLS 2024 account with stunning equaliser against LA Galaxy
(Courtesy :Â Jordi Alba)
Barcelona might have felt nostalgic after seeing Alba’s cut-back pass to Lionel Messi
Although we have seen the Jordi Alba and Lionel Messi combination a lot over the years, Inter Miami will be happy to see it again in Los Angeles.
After trailing 1-0 in the closing minutes of their match against the LA Galaxy on Sunday, Jordi Alba helped Lionel Messi equalise in the 92nd minute. Messi’s first goal of the year sealed an improbable draw for a Miami club that had been completely outmatched before.
Throughout the majority of Sunday’s game, Miami was second best, with Messi and Alba’s old Barcelona teammate Riqui Puig taking centre stage. Drake Callender saved the Spanish midfielder’s early penalty, but other than that, he was unstoppable and dictated the entire game.
But as he often does, Messi made a crucial difference, enabling Miami to record four points from their opening two games of the year.
As Inter Miami gets ready to visit Florida rivals Orlando City on Saturday, their attention will shift to a huge rivalry battle. Following that, the team will start competing in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Messi’s goal was significant because it gave Tata Martino’s team a vital road point. After missing out on the playoffs the previous year, the Herons will be eager to return this year.
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After defeating Real Salt Lake 2-1 on the first day, they currently have four points available. They now lead the Eastern Conference in terms of the games played by the opposing team, thanks to the draw. On March 3, they take on Orlando City next up.
When he lobbed the ball over a player and then fired a shot against Real Salt Lake, the Argentine showed off his diverse skill set.Messi was referred to as a “menace” for his blatant effort at a goal, and Andre Body has verified that he was the guy that was on the field.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.