Lionel Messi continues to make history for Inter Miami after they defeated Nashville 4-0 and qualified for the next round of the MLS Playoffs, a place they had never reached in the team’s history. The Argentine striker scored two goals and performed so well that coach Javier Mascherano praised him in the post-match press conference.
With two goals from Messi and Taddeo Arnede, the Miami team managed to win and advance to the next round, but this was very difficult for them and something they were unable to achieve last season due to their loss to Atlante United, which put a lot of pressure on Messi and the team.
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Mascherano praises the unknown side of Messi
After the match, Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano highly praised the victory, explaining that there was a lot of pressure to advance to the next round and the team knew how to deal with it in the best way to meet expectations.
“I’m very happy with the win because last year’s defeat was still hanging over me and I was worried that it might happen again,” explained the Argentine coach.
It’s great to see the kind of press the 38-year-old is getting today. We all know what Messi does with the ball, but what he did today without it was truly incredible.
Mascherano highlighted his star player Lionel Messi, who not only scored two goals, but also excelled in new ways and was praised by his coach. “I have to praise Messi’s performance, because for the first time he led us with a high press. It’s great to be able to press like he did today at the age of 38. We know what Messi brings with the ball, but what he did today without the ball was truly unbelievable.”
New record achieved by Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi, now 38 years old, continues to score goals and create history for his team. But if there’s one thing the Argentine is good at besides scoring goals, it’s providing assists for his teammates. The Argentine stands out for his ability to create space and support others, and has now reached incredible numbers.
After the game against Nashville, Messi reached 400 assists in his entire career, which is unprecedented, and it confirmed the important role he plays on the field and how well he understands his teammates.
After qualifying, Inter Miami is already focused on their next opponent, FC Cincinnati. FC Cincinnati is a team that has already won in the regular season, but things will be different now because with Messi in full swing, anything can happen.
