Seven-time winner of the Ballon d’Or In his most recent game for Inter Miami, Messi, who is set to win his eighth Golden Ball in 2023, faced off against experienced Italian defender Chiellini.
The Argentine legend emerged victorious in that match, inspiring his team to a 3-1 victory over LAFC in front of an impressive crowd.
Following his summer visit, Messi has had an incredible impact on American soccer, winning the Leagues Cup, making it to the U.S. Open Cup final, and collecting valuable points in Major League Soccer.
Everyone wants to see the South American in action, and some people even get the chance to interact with him.
That was the case with Chiellini’s daughters Nina and Olivia at the conclusion of LAFC’s game against Inter Miami, as Messi posed for pictures with the kids on the pitch before giving their father, a rival he has run across on numerous occasions over the years, a loving embrace.
The Argentine La Pulga is getting quite the attention from all over America in the MLS, and some football fans call him the Celebrity of the Hollywood celebrities.
Lionel Messi
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini
This season he played in total 3 times for 210 minutes for Major League Soccer.
Lionel Messi scored 1 goal for Inter Miami. He procured twice assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 14th in Major League Soccer. In the last match Inter Miami won 3-1 against Los Angeles FC.
Inter Miami performance and stats
Inter Miami is currently 14th in the Major League Soccer with 25 points.
In the last 25 games, it has won 7 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 14 times. In its last match, Inter Miami won 1-3 against Los Angeles FC.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 27 goals and conceding 37.
Inter Miami will play the next match in Major League Soccer against Sporting KC on Saturday 9th of September in Fort Lauderdale. The prediction is Inter Miami winning the match.
Giorgio Chiellini
This season he played in total 15 times for 945 minutes for Major League Soccer.
Giorgio Chiellini scored 1 goal for Los Angeles FC. He procured no assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.
His team is currently 3rd in Major League Soccer. In the last match Los Angeles FC lost 3-1 against Inter Miami.
Los Angeles FC performance and stats
Los Angeles FC is currently 3rd in the Major League Soccer with 40 points.
In the last 26 games, it has won 11 times, drawn 7 times, and lost 8 times. In its last match, Los Angeles FC lost 1-3 against Inter Miami.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 40 goals and conceding 30.
Los Angeles FC will play the next match in Major League Soccer against Portland Timbers on Sunday 10th of September in Portland. The prediction is Los Angeles FC winning the match.