The eight-time recipient of the Ballon d’Or, currently playing for the Inter Miami MLS team in Florida, was present at the Kaseya Center as the Heat clashed with the Boston Celtics in their playoff series. Despite the presence of special guests, including Messi, the Heat suffered a 102-88 defeat.
Accompanying Messi were his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, and their three sons, Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro. Also joining them were Messi’s club teammates Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, along with friends and family.
To gear up for the intense basketball action, the Messi family donned customized Heat jerseys. Notably, Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro proudly sported the number 10 on their jerseys, symbolizing their father’s iconic number both in his club and national team.
Although the number 10 jersey is retired in honor of Tim Hardaway since 2009, Messi remained loyal to his signature number. After a courtside evening, the soccer legend will return to the field to face the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.
Lionel Messi
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini
This season he played in total 7 times for 584 minutes for Major League Soccer.
Lionel Messi scored 9 goals for Inter Miami. He procured 5 assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in Major League Soccer. In the last match Inter Miami won 4-1 against New England.
Inter Miami performance and stats
Inter Miami is currently 1st in the Major League Soccer with 21 points.
In the last 11 games, it has won 6 times, drawn 3 times, and lost twice. In its last match, Inter Miami won 1-4 against New England.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 26 goals and conceding 16.