All eyes are on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami as the global superstar competes in his first full season in MLS in 2024 — and those eyes have included those of our Andy Edwards as Messi hit the Midwest.
But a long injury layoff following his ankle ailment suffering in the Copa America final has delayed his assault on the MLS leaderboard for a few months.
That’s finally coming to an end, and we will soon again see the player who earlier this season bagged five assists in a single half to set an MLS record.
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Inter Miami are top of the table with 59 points, on pace for the Supporters’ Shield. The David Beckham-owned side areamong the favorites to win it all in MLS, having already clinched a playoff spot despite. missing Messi since mid-June.
When available, he’s been fantastic. Reports earlier this week said that Messi could return this weekend at home against the Philadelphia Union, but he was absent from training Wednesday and that’s caused fears of a setback. But the same report says Messi’s bodyguard was on site and perhaps just didn’t participate in the portion of practice open to the media.
What are Lionel Messi’s stats in MLS with Inter Miami?
Messi has now played less than a season’s worth of games in an Inter Miami shirt when you add his appearances across all competitions. His numbers are, in true Messi form, stunning to the eye. Messi has appeared in 29 games…
