Diego Gómez came to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a> midway through the 2023 season, he was the first wave of young talents purchased to help <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a> have the right surrounding cast in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Major League Soccer</a>. The 22-year-old Paraguayan came in as a young prospect and was kind of underwhelming in his handful of games with Inter Miami.



 In the offseason Diego Gómez kicked things into high gear, determined to have a standout 2024, Gómez was the best player of South American Olympic Qualifying during the MLS offseason, leading Paraguay to a first-place finish in the competition and book a place in the Summer Olympics in Paris. 



When the MLS season began, he used that momentum to hit the ground running, with a goal and assist in 5 MLS games so far in 2024. Diego Gómez’s good play has already led many to speculate just how long the Paraguayan prodigy will stay in MLS. 



<h2>Diego Gómez with Premier League interest </h2>


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Diego Gómez was purchased at around a reported $3 million from Paraguayan club Libertad where the midfielder won two championships. While Inter Miami is yet to comment on what kind of transfer they are looking for, for their batch of young DP’s, Gomez’s agent is not hiding the fact that his client has European ambitions. 



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In an interview with ABC in Paraguay, Renato Bittar talked about his conversations with Brighton. “We’ve had a couple of meetings with Brighton and other European clubs… It’s probable we’ll have an offer during the European summer market.”



“Since we arrived to Inter, we spoke about this being a transition period. We have their word they won’t make it difficult.” 



<h2>Diego Gómez MLS stats so far </h2>



Diego Gómez has only played 19 games for Inter Miami across all competitions with 2 goals and 2 assists. Diego Gómez won the Leagues Cup, Inter Miami’s first championship ever. 


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In 2024 so far, the Paraguayan has the most tackles in the league – 21 and is the joint second most duels won in the league – 34.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a>, now playing alongside Luis Suarez, has <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a> as favorites to win it all during the 2024 season. Even with many rotations of players, coach Gerardo Martino keeps delivering in the MLS and the Concacaf Champions Cup.



Last year, Messi was the leader during an incredible run to conquer the Leagues Cup. Now, with a full preseason on his pocket, everyones expected the Argentine legend to be at full strenght.



However, during the second leg of the quarterfinals against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nashville-sc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nashville SC</a>&nbsp;in the Round of 16 of the Concacaf Champions Cup, the star had lo leave the pitch with an apparent injury. 



A few days later, he missed a league’s match against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dc-united">DC United</a> and now it’s been confirmed by ESPN that Messi won’t play the upcoming two International Friendlies with Argentina against El Salvador and Costa Rica. 



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<h2>Will Lionel Messi play for Inter Miami vs Monterrey?</h2>



Lionel Messi might be available for the first leg of the quarterfinals against Monterrey which will be played on Wednesday, April 3rd at Chase Stadium in Miami. This was Gerardo Martino’s update after the win over DC United.







“The injury must be managed on a week-to-week basis. We take advantage of having a full week in the upcoming one and also in the following one. We will continuously evaluate it.”


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According to Martino’s words, Inter Miami expect to sideline Messi for three weeks as the Concacaf Champions Cup is right now a priority over the MLS where there are a lot of matches yet to be played. 



“What is clear is that there’s an objective for him to be able to play in the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup.We won’t do anything that involves running any kind of risk.”



<h2>How long will Lionel Messi be out due to injury?</h2>



Lionel Messi wouldn’t play for Argentina against El Salvador (March 22nd) and Costa Rica (March 26th). Furthermore, if he doesn’t join the national team, it will be illogical for Inter Miami to call him for the match with New York Red Bulls (March 23rd).



Considering Martino’s approach is to give Messi full rest until the quarterfinals with Monterrey (April 3rd), Leo should also be out against New York City FC (March 30th).


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In a surprising turn of events for Argentina fans worldwide, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a>, the iconic forward for Major League Soccer’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a>, will not participate in the upcoming international friendlies against El Salvador and Costa Rica in March 2024.



The news comes directly from ESPN Argentina, with journalist Diego Monroig revealing that Messi’s name was absent from the list of MLS players called up for national duty.



The announcement raises concerns about Messi’s fitness, especially following his non-appearance in Inter Miami’s recent victory over DC United. The team triumphed with a 3-1 win on Saturday, March 16, without Messi on the pitch.



<h2>Messi to miss March 2024 International Friendlies due to injury</h2>



Prior to the match, Inter Miami’s coach Gerardo Martino shed light on Messi’s condition, describing it as an “overload in the right posterior.” This injury, initially thought to be minor, has evidently sidelined the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner for the forthcoming national team engagements.



Argentina is scheduled to face El Salvador on Friday, March 22, and Costa Rica on Tuesday, March 26. While Messi’s absence is a significant blow to the national squad, there’s a glimmer of hope that he might still accompany the team, albeit not as an active squad member. This arrangement would allow Messi to continue his recovery in the company of his teammates, optimizing his chances of regaining full fitness.



<h2>Will Messi be fit for the CONCACAF Champions Cup clash vs Monterrey?</h2>



The primary goal for Messi and Inter Miami is ensuring his readiness for a crucial CONCACAF Champion Cup encounter against Mexico’s Monterrey, slated for April 3. The significance of having Messi available and in top form for this match cannot be overstated, as both his club and country fans eagerly await his return to action.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> is on a mission. After giving <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> their first trophy in franchise history with the 2023 Leagues Cup, a new year brings two top targets for the Argentine legend: the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a> and the Concacaf Champions Cup.



Inter Miami made their debut in the tournament facing a familiar foe like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nashville-sc">Nashville SC</a> in the Round of 16. Messi took care of business scoring two goals in the series and revamping a marvelous connection with Luis Suarez.



As a consequence, both stars are part of the Best XI for Concacaf in that stage of the tournament: Esteban Andrada (Monterrey), Getsel Montes (Herediano), Jonathan Mensah (New England Revolution), Emilio Rodriguez (Pachuca), Luis Romo (Monterrey), Tomas Chancalay (New England Revolution), Esmir Bajraktarevic (New England Revolution), <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/club-america">Diego Valdes (Club America)</a>, Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Salomon Rondon (Pachuca) and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luis-suarez">Luis Suarez (Inter Miami)</a>.



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<h2>What is the next rival of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in Concacaf Champions Cup?</h2>



Monterrey will be the next rival of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami as part of the quarterfinals in the Concacaf Champions Cup. Undoubtedly, the most attractive duel of that round.







The first leg will be played on Wednesday, April 3rd at Chase Stadium in Miami, Florida. The second leg is scheduled for Wednesday, April 10th at BBVA Stadium in Monterrey, Mexico.


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It’s important to remember that this is the first official match for Lionel Messi in Mexican territory. The winner of the series will face Columbus Crew or Tigres UANL in the semifinals.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> is producing madness in Mexico three weeks before the long awaited quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup between <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> and Monterrey.



This will be the first official game for Messi in that country and thousands of fans are ready to watch the Argentine legend. As a consequence, ticket prices are reaching insane numbers.



For example, a VIP suite at BBVA Stadium in Monterrey currently costs $60k. You can allocate up to 12 people to witness another rivalry game of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/liga-mx">Liga MX</a> facing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a> on April 10th.



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<h2>What is the price for a ticket to watch Lionel Messi in Inter Miami vs Monterrey?</h2>



Monterrey officially announced the procedure to buy tickets for the game against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami. Of course, there is huge benefit for season ticket holders. 







With that annual subscription, fans of Monterrey can download their tickets for the second leg quarterfinals of Concacaf Champions Cup for free starting at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 20th, until 11:59 PM on Friday, March 22nd. All times are local. 


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Although the official prices haven’t been revealed, the cheapest tickets in the official sale could be around $100. Nevertheless, it’s going to be almost impossible to fulfill the demand and resale prices could have record levels. 



<h2>How to buy tickets to watch Lionel Messi in Monterrey?</h2>



General sale starts on Friday, March 29th at 11 AM (local time) and this is where most fans of Lionel Messi will try to clinch a ticket. However, Rayados have a massive number annual followers with a secured seat. 



The estimation is that only 10000 tickets will be available online on that stage. The big question is, as it has happened in many MLS stadiums, if Monterrey’s season ticket holders will got the game or opt for massive resale prices. 


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Lionel Messi produces skyrocketing ticket prices for Monterrey vs Inter Miami in Mexico

Lionel Messi and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> embark on their <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a> journey as they prepare to clash with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dc-united">DC United</a> on Matchday 4. DC United, eager to climb to the summit of the standings, pose a formidable challenge. This guide furnishes essential details for tuning into the match, whether through television broadcasts or live streaming platforms accessible in your region.



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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami continues its journey in the MLS with renewed determination compared to the 2024 season. They are currently leading the Eastern Conference and are determined to maintain their position at the top of the standings.



Having recently overcome a tough series against Nashville SC, their confidence is high. However, it would be unwise to underestimate their opponents in this upcoming match against DC United, who are also aiming for significant achievements this year.



<h2>DC United vs Inter Miami: Kick-Off Time</h2>



Argentina: 3:00 PM Australia: 5:00 AM (March 17) Bangladesh: 12:00 AM (March 17) Canada: 2:00 PM France: 7:00 PM Germany: 7:00 PM India: 11:30 PM Indonesia: 2:00 AM (March 17) Ireland: 6:00 PM Italy: 7:00 PM Malaysia: 2:00 AM (March 17) Mexico: 12:00 PM Netherlands: 7:00 PM Nigeria: 7:00 PM Portugal: 6:00 PM South Africa: 7:00 PM Spain: 7:00 PM UAE: 10:00 PM UK: 6:00 PM United States: 2:00 PM (ET)



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<h2>DC United vs Inter Miami: TV Channel and Live Streaming</h2>



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The 2024 MLS regular season clash between DC United and Inter Miami will be available for global viewing through <a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=play_mls&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1000lS8e" rel="sponsored nofollow">MLS League Pass on</a><a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=play_mls&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1000lS8e" rel="sponsored nofollow"> Apple TV</a>. Fans in the United States can also tune in to the game on SiriusXM FC.

DC United vs Inter Miami: How to Watch Live, TV Channels and Streaming Options in Your Country on March 16, 2024

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> return to action Saturday, when they hit the road to take on DC United on Matchday 4 of the 2024 MLS regular season. But this time, it seems that the Herons won’t count on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a>, who suffered a hamstring injury in his right leg.



Last time out, the Argentine superstar was subbed out only 50 minutes into the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16 against Nashville. Speaking to reporters after the match, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/inter-miami-coach-martino-explains-why-messi-was-subbed-off-vs-nashville">Gerardo Martino explained</a> the 36-year-old had muscle discomfort.



“He has an overload in the right posterior,” said the Inter Miami coach. “We don’t want to take any risks. We tried to see if he could go for a little longer, but it was bothering him, so we preferred for him to just get out of the game.”



While Martino didn’t dare to predict for how long Messi would be on the sidelines, the Argentine manager did anticipate the 8x Ballon d’Or winner would not travel to the capital city.



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“I don’t want to risk it, but I imagine that for Saturday’s game, he is not going to be available,” said Martino. “We’ll have an evaluation and see some imaging, and we will see how he progresses.”


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<h2>Inter Miami assistant coach says Messi is practically ruled out vs DC United</h2>



Inter Miami assistant coach Javier Morales echoed Martino’s words on Friday, but unlike the head coach, he let the press know Messi is all but ruled out for the clash at Audi Field this weekend.



“Leo Messi is practically ruled out for the weekend game,” Morales said. “Yesterday he had tests done, we are still waiting for the doctor’s results to see in detail what he has and based on those results, see what happens with the selection.”



<h2>Messi’s upcoming games between Inter Miami and Argentina</h2>



While this situation is definitely a huge blow for all who wanted to see him in Chicago, it also raises concern in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina">Argentina</a>. La Albiceleste are counting on Leo for the upcoming international window, with a game against El Salvador on Friday, Mar. 22, before a friendly vs. Costa Rica on Tuesday, Mar. 26.



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According to ESPN, Messi will still join the Argentine national team in Philadelphia next week, but he would be rested for the El Salvador friendly. The idea is for him to return in the second exhibition of this international break.


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Messi will already miss Inter Miami’s game against the New York Red Bulls on March 23, while his presence for the Mar. 30 fixture vs. New York City FC remains unclear. 



On April 3, the Herons <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/concachampions-what-messi-inter-miamis-road-to-the-final-could-look-like">will host Monterrey</a> in the first leg of the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals. There’s quite a stretch of games ahead for Messi between club and international soccer, but we’ll have to wait and see how many of these fixtures he ultimately plays.

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Lionel Messi's injury: Why is the Inter Miami star not playing vs DC United? - Bolavip US

MLS: Why is Lionel Messi not playing for Inter Miami vs. DC United?

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/leagues-cup" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Leagues Cup</a> will be getting a World Cup vibe as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a> and Inter Miami will take on André-Pierre Gignac and Tigres at the Houston Texans’ NRG Stadium.



NRG Stadium has 72,000 seats and was the first NFL facility to have a retractable roof. NRG Stadium hosted Super Bowl XXXVIII on February 1, 2004, where the New England Patriots defeated the Carolina Panthers, 32–29 in front of 71,525 in attendance.



Inter Miami and Tigres are in East 3 of the Leagues Cup and also have Puebla in their group. Tigres are one of the top teams in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/liga-mx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Liga MX</a> and have a huge following in the Texas area.



<h2>Inter Miami in Leagues Cup 2024</h2>


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The Leagues Cup will take place for one month from July 26 – August 25th. The tournament will once again mark a pause in the MLS regular season and Inter Miami are the defending champions.



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Inter Miami will play Tigres in Houston and it has not been announced where the club will play Puebla, most likely at home in Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.


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It was originally reported that all games would take place at Inter Miami’s home stadium, but MLS has not been shy about turning the meaningless competition into a money grab and have now once again added travel miles to Inter Miami and will play the match in Houston against Tigres.

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Tigres of Mexico and Inter Miami to play Leagues Cup game in mega stadium - Bolavip US

Tigres of Mexico and Inter Miami to play Leagues Cup game in mega stadium

If <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Major League Soccer</a> wants to sell to the world, it’s one of the best or growing soccer leagues in the world, it needs to do a better job of commanding their own region.



MLS sides have historically and continue to struggle to defeat <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/how-to-watch-club-america-vs-chivas-for-free-in-the-us-tv-channel-and-live-streaming-on-march-13-2024" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mexican teams</a> in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/concacaf-champions-league" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Concacaf Champions Cup</a>, and on Tuesday two of their better sides were completely manhandled by their Mexican counterparts.



After a 0-0 draw in leg one in Philadelphia, Pachuca hammered the Union 6-0, Tigres also drew 0-0 with Orlando City in Florida, and while a tighter match 4-2 in favor of Tigres in Mexico, two of MLS’ better sides are out of the CCC.



<h2>MLS record in Mexico</h2>



As reported by Jonathan Yardley, MLS sides have an abysmal record in Mexico:


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MLS teams are 5-58-14 in competitive games playing in Mexico no matter what stage of the tournament. When it comes to 2- leg series against teams from Mexico the results “improve” to 13-49.



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When the series is determined in a second leg in Mexico things go back to normal with a 5-31 record. MLS teams still have major difficulty winning on Mexican soil with many pundits clamoring for MLS owners to spend more on their rosters to catch up to the better teams in Mexico.


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Five MLS teams are still alive in the CCC but when the round of 16 is over, only two clubs are guaranteed a spot in the quarterfinals so far, the MLS champions Columbus Crew and the winner of Nashville SC – Inter Miami series.

MLS continue its poor history against Liga MX teams in CCC

MLS continue its poor history against Liga MX teams in CCC - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/josef-martinez">Josef Martinez</a> faced <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> for the first time since the club let him leave at the end of the 2023 MLS season. The Venezuelan star came off the bench for Montreal on Sunday to help the Canadian side beat a team that missed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> at Chase Stadium.







“What a three points guys! We’re coming back home with three points, amazing game and we continue! It’s nothing for this team! Come on!,” Martinez said postgame in a video shared by CF Montreal on social media.



The 30-year-old replaced Bryce Duke early in the second half and went on to play a pivotal role in the result, providing an assist for Sunusi Ibrahim’s winner after 78 minutes. 



Martinez is playing his eighth season in MLS, having spent six years with Atlanta United before joining Inter Miami for the 2023 campaign. The Venezuelan, however, was let go by the Herons after only one year to make room for Luis Suarez.



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While he became one of Messi’s most reliable partners upon the Argentine star’s arrival in the US, Martinez’s 12 goals in 40 games were still unimpressive for the South Florida franchise. Now, he’s starting another chapter in the league.


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<h2>Martinez grateful for experience as Messi’s teammate</h2>



While things didn’t go exactly to plan between Martinez and Inter Miami, the Venezuela international still got to spend time next to the best player to ever set foot in the league, which is why he’s thankful for his time in South Beach.



“I’m blessed to have the opportunity to play with one of the most important players in history,” Martinez said, via Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic. “Every time we go to the locker room I was so impressed because he won everything and he’s still hungry to conquer. So I learned.”


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A former MVP and MLS top scorer of the year in Atlanta, Martinez couldn’t carry that kind of form to Miami but he still tasted glory in the 2023 Leagues Cup. The club eventually had bigger plans with Suarez on their radar, but nothing will ever erase everything Josef learned from playing next to Messi.

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Josef Martinez's message after beating former team Inter Miami without Lionel Messi

Yassine Cheuko has become a worldwide name, the personal bodyguard of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi </a>since the Argentine came to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a> is more known for his massive physical condition and stopping Messi fans from running on the field than his soccer skills.



Yet after Inter Miami’s training session, Cheuko was captured by sports media personality Fernando Fiore kicking the ball around with two other staff members.



Cheuko’s presence in MLS games has become a sort of tradition, while at times a bit intrusive, with his constant “stalking” of Lionel Messi, the bodyguard is stuck to Messi at the hip and never lets the World Cup winner out of his sights.



<h2>Yassine Cheuko plays soccer at Inter Miami training</h2>


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In the footage captured by Fiore, Yassine Cheuko can be seen passing the ball to other staff members and even does a little trick. Cheuko was kicking around a pink training ball used by Inter Miami.



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The Pink and Black are back in action on Wednesday at home against Nashville SC in the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16. The game is currently tied 2-2 with Inter Miami winning the series on away goals.


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Yassine Cheuko plays soccer at Inter Miami training

Yassine Cheuko finally shows off his soccer skills - Bolavip US

Yassine Cheuko finally shows off his soccer skills at Inter Miami training

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> suffered their first loss of the year with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> watching on the sidelines. CF Montreal emerged victorious in a five-goal thriller at Chase Stadium, with many wondering whether things could have been different if the Argentine star had played.



Messi was seen in pain during the 2-2 draw against Nashville on Thursday, when the 8x Ballon d’Or winner also suffered a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/video-lionel-messi-suffers-horrible-foul-from-nashville-player">high boot by Lukas MacNaughton</a>. However, Gerardo Martino said resting Leo on Sunday was always the plan, regardless of his status.



“We talked about it about a week ago and we agreed that this was the game where he had to rest, regardless of what happened in the game with Nashville,” Martino said, via ESPN.



The 36-year-old had played every single minute of the season so far, including three MLS matches as well as the Concacaf Champions Cup fixture last week. With a packed schedule ahead, Martino knows it will be crucial to know when to let Messi rest. A few weeks ago, the coach had already shown concern on Messi spending too much energy early in the year.



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“Tata Martino said Lionel Messi has expended too much energy first two games, aim is for the rest of the team to move ball better so he can focus on finalizing goals and preserving some energy for long season ahead,” Michelle Kaufman of The Miami Herald reported, via the Daily Mail.


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<h2>Tata Martino takes a shot at Montreal</h2>



While Martino addressed his team’s need to improve in set-piece defending, the Argentine manager said Inter Miami deserved to win the match. In fact, he called out Montreal for wasting time late in the match.



“Before the league started, we had to listen for an hour to a talk about what the spirit of the league was and the spirit of the league was not seen today,” Martino said. “There was a team that did not want to play. In each situation of a throw-in, of a goal kick, of a foul, permanently wasted time with the collaboration of a referee, who took 30 seconds to write down the shirt number of the cautioned player.”


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Inter Miami were unbeaten in four games across all competitions, but while their undefeated streak is over, they are still atop the Eastern Conference standings with 7 points along with four other teams – including Montreal.



The Herons return to action Wednesday, when they host Nashville in the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16. With the aggregate score at 2-2, Messi is expected to be back on the field to try and help his side progress in its quest for the ultimate glory.

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Lionel Messi's absence in Inter Miami's loss to Montreal, explained by Tata Martino - Bolavip US

CF Montreal may have gotten a big win over <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luis-suarez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luis Suarez</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a>, but even though Tata Martino’s side dropped a 3-2 result, they were no pushovers, even without <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a>.



One of the heroes for the Canadian side was Matias Coccaro, a Uruguayan striker whose biggest claim to fame was cult hero status in Argentine top division side Huracan. Matias Coccaro scored 29 goals in 95 appearances.



Before that spell, Matias Coccaro had played for Montevideo City Torque, Rampla Juniors, and Villa Teresa with modest results, scoring a goal against a team with Messi and Suarez might sound like a dream, but getting Uruguay’s GOAT kit is an even bigger one.



<h2>Matias Coccaro on Luis Suarez</h2>


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Matias Coccaro in the post-game press conference held up Luis Suarez’s kit and was just all smiles showing it off, “When my dad sees this, he’s going to die…I remember seeing Suarez for the first time in 2006 vs. Rocha, when he scored the 3rd goal.”



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Coccaro scored the go ahead 2-1 goal off a cross using his head, it was the Uruguayans first in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Major League Soccer</a>. CF Montreal is tied on points with Inter Miami in first place after 4 weeks of the MLS 2024 regular season.


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Matias Coccaro on Luis Suarez kit

MLS: Matias Coccaro gets Luis Suarez Kit - Bolavip US

CF Montreal’s Matias Coccaro over the moon with his Luis Suarez kit

Tata Martino and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a> are going back to the well, the Argentine League well, as the Pink and Black are looking to replace <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/what-does-inter-miami-get-in-deandre-yedlin-trade-20240304-BUS-109020.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DeAndre Yedlin</a> who went to FC Cincinnati. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/deandre-yedlin-breaks-the-silence-on-his-last-minute-departure-from-inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yedlin</a> was made surplus due to salary cap restrictions and now Inter Miami seem to have identified their new right back.



According to a report from German Grova, Inter Miami are looking at Lanus right back Juan José Cáceres. The 23-year-old right back is playing for Lanus and has 37 games and 1 goal across all competitions.



Juan José Cáceres began his career at Racing Club, and while born in Argentina, Cáceres has represented Paraguay on one occasion in 2023.



<h2>Juan José Cáceres profile</h2>


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Juan José Cáceres plays exclusively on the right, and has been an on again, off again starter at Lanus, having played in five of Lanus’ ten games so far this season.



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Juan José Cáceres has Copa Libertadores experience and has won one title in his career with Racing.



<h2>Inter Miami’s first defeat</h2>


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In MLS action over the weekend, Lionel Messi sat his team’s home game against CF Montreal and it was a Inter Miami defeat by 3-2, Tata Martino’s side is still in first place although in a 5 way tie with four other clubs.

Inter Miami looking at new right back

Inter Miami looking at new right back - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> is having a spectacular start in the 2024 MLS season with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a>. The Argentine legend has kept his team undefeated in the first three matches of the calendar and is also the leading scorer of the tournament.



After winning his first trophy in the 2023 Leagues Cup, Messi’s goal is to continue accumulating titles for his new club. Therefore, in addition to the MLS Cup, the primary objective at the moment is the CONCACAF Champions Cup.



Last Thursday, Inter Miami secured a 2-2 draw on the road facing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nashville-sc">Nashville SC</a> in the first leg of the regional tournament’s Round of 16. Given this scenario, there were many rumors about Lionel Messi’s status for this Sunday’s league match against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cf-montreal">CF Montreal</a>.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240310_BUS_110421_lionelmessi-1024x576_50803991.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-101787" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/lionelmessi-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/lionelmessi-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/lionelmessi-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/lionelmessi-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/lionelmessi.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Lionel Messi won’t play against CF Montreal (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Why is Lionel Messi not playing for Inter Miami vs CF Montreal?</h2>



Lionel Messi will not play for Inter Miami against CF Montreal due to fatigue caused by the limited rest days between recent matches. Therefore, with an eye on the upcoming second leg game against Nashville SC next Wednesday, coach Gerardo Martino prefers to give him some rest.







Messi won’t even be on the bench against the Canadian team. The MLS season is still in its early stages, so the priority is definitely to advance to the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals.


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If Inter Miami eliminate Nashville SC, their next rival would be the winner of FC Cincinnati and Monterrey in the quarterfinals. Furthermore, the biggest prize of that tournament is a ticket to the FIFA Club World Cup. A lot at stake.

Why is Messi not playing for Inter Miami against Montreal?

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