The legendary Argentine has clinched the prestigious Ballon d’Or title eight times, solidifying his status as the most decorated player in football history. With an astounding tally of 44 major honors and a plethora of individual awards amassed over the years, Messi stands as the epitome of football greatness.
Azcona, fortunate to share the pitch with Messi in Florida, marvels at the experience. As a 20-year-old midfielder who etched his name in history as the first academy graduate to represent the Herons in an MLS fixture, Azcona shares his awe on FIFA’s website, stating,
“Seeing him up close, he is even better than I thought he was. What I really admired about him was how he still practised on his own after training. And he is very competitive. He does not like to lose, even in training. If we were playing a small-sided game, he’s on it every time. People might think it’s all about his talent, but there’s no way you can be the best in the world without working and he showed that to me. It’s very inspirational.”
Currently on loan at USL Championship outfit Las Vegas Lights, Azcona provides insights into Messi’s character both on and off the field. Recalling childhood dreams of playing alongside Messi, Azcona reflects on the surreal moment when it became a reality. Describing Messi as approachable and humble, Azcona emphasizes his down-to-earth demeanor. Despite his towering achievements, Messi treats teammates with warmth, engages with younger players, and fosters a friendly atmosphere within the team.
Messi’s career has been intertwined with that of his Portuguese counterpart, Cristiano Ronaldo, as they continually push the boundaries of individual excellence well into their thirties, setting a standard that future generations may find challenging to surpass.
Lionel Messi
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini
ArgentinaThis season he played in total 3 times for 270 minutes for Major League Soccer.
Lionel Messi scored 3 goals for Inter Miami. He procured one assist. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 2nd in Major League Soccer. In the last match Inter Miami drew 1-1 against New York City.
Inter Miami performance and stats
Inter Miami
Inter Miami is currently 2nd in the Major League Soccer with 11 points.
In the last 7 games, it has won 3 times, drawn twice, and lost twice. In its last match, Inter Miami drawn 1-1 against New York City.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 14 goals and conceding 10.
Inter Miami will play the next match in Major League Soccer against Colorado Rapids on Saturday 6th of April in Fort Lauderdale. The prediction is Inter Miami winning the match.
