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News, Blog and GuidesInter Miami and Messi have won the Leagues Cup and are in the US Open Cup final. Messi has scored 10 goals and registered three assists for his new club.
Kieran Quailekquaile90Update: Aug 25th, 2023 03:40 EDT
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The number of games Lionel Messi has played since joining Inter Miami means that he is likely to be rested soon.
In total, Messi has played eight matches in the last 33 days, an average of one match every four days. The World Cup winner has played a total of 684 minutes – 36′ on his debut, 78′ against Atlanta, 90′ in five games and 120′ on Wednesday.
Messi’s immediate impact
Inter Miami and Messi have just lifted the Leagues Cup and are in the US Open Cup final. The former Barcelona captain has scored 10 goals and registered three assists for his new club, immediately becoming the key man for the Florida side.
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Lionel Messi (10) celebrates with midfielder Facundo Farias (11) after defeating FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium.Aaron DosterUSA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
Martino on Messi
Inter head coach Tata Martino – also from Rosario, Argentina – recently explained that “as long as he [Messi] doesn’t tell me anything, he will remain on the field”, but with so much action coming up it is very likely that he could start an upcoming game on the bench.
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— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 24, 2023
