Lionel Messi’s stats from first season at Inter Miami

OK, Lionel Messi joins Inter Miami to paralyze sports world After winning the world title with Argentina, he made the surprising decision to leave Europe’s elite team to start a new adventure in the United States, new captain heron Indicates that he is coming to compete and continues to perform at his best in Major League Soccer because of his outstanding individual level It led Miami to win its first championship in history, and Leo became the top scorer in the League Cup.

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He decided not to renew his contract with Paris Saint-Germain and instead joined Inter Miami on a free transfer. Converted collection heron Performing in the best transfer market ever for an MLS teamSo, together with the Argentinian star, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba also arrivedfriend and legend of Barcelona.

Messi officially arrived at Inter Miami on July 15, 2023. At that time, Inter Miami was at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. However, Their first game was the League Cupwithout participating in the preseason, he managed to show his ability and make an immediate impact Led him to win the first championship in Miami team history and his first championship in the United States, becoming the tournament’s MVP and top scorer.

10 goals and 1 assist in 7 games They were enough to help Inter Miami win its first title in history.

in Major League Soccer

Scored in his MLS debut, helping the team defeat New York 2-0 However, he only played 30 minutes, his only goal of the season, as he had two assists against LAFC since then while a muscle injury kept him out of nearly 6 games: Kansas City, Atlanta United, Toronto (37′ left), Orlando City, New York City and Chicago Fire.

He contributed 1 goal and 2 assists During his 2023 MLS season with Inter Miami, Gerardo “Tata” Martino’s side failed to do more and were excluded from the playoffs.

U.S. Open Cup

Soon after winning the League Cup, Messi was given the opportunity to compete for another title – the US Open Cup, where they reached the final after a heartbreaking semi-final against Cincinnati. (auxiliary pair). However, He was unable to participate in the final due to injury In the end, they lost to the Houston Dynamo 1-2.

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