Messi has kicked off his inaugural full season in Major League Soccer with flying colors, netting an impressive nine goals in just seven matches and propelling The Herons to the summit of the Eastern Conference. The Argentine maestro played a pivotal role in securing Inter Miami’s first Leagues Cup victory following his move from PSG, but his sights are set on claiming further silverware in 2024 under Tata Martino’s guidance.
His performances at the outset of the 2024 MLS campaign have consistently earned plaudits from pundits and opponents alike. Herculez Gomez, a former USMNT star, has added his voice to the chorus of admirers, expressing his astonishment at witnessing the 36-year-old surpassing expectations since arriving in the United States.
Speaking to ESPN, Gomez remarked, “He’s the best player I’ve ever seen play Major League Soccer. I don’t think it’s a secret, I don’t think it’s debatable. You look at this guy’s numbers: he’s got 11 goals, nine assists in his last 10 games in all competitions. Nine league goals in the last six games. He’s played 24 games in Major League Soccer since he signed with Inter Miami. He’s got 22 goals, 11 assists. I’m talking primary assists, not the hockey assists that MLS adds to pad the stats. This guys has been as good as advertised. He’s been that player.”
“This is his playground and he’s making every single player, every single opponent look amateur. It’s been that good and when he’s not been good there’s been a reason for it, it’s been injury-related. But when he’s healthy, when he’s fit, when he’s on the pitch, he’s unstoppable.”
Messi has now contributed to a goal in each of his last 10 consecutive club outings across all competitions, marking the seventh occurrence in his illustrious career and the first since September-December 2018, during his tenure at Barcelona.
Inter Miami will resume action on Saturday against the NY Red Bulls, who will attempt to halt Messi and his teammates’ charge. In their previous encounter in March, the Red Bulls emerged victorious with a 4-0 win, albeit Miami was missing Messi due to injury.
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.