<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> shocked the world by leaving Europe for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a>, but he didn’t go to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a> alone. After recruiting Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, it looks like the Argentine star wants the South Florida team to land a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a> star.



Luka Modric has dropped in the pecking order this season, which is why his future in Spain looks up in the air. The Croatia international isn’t getting any younger, and with his contract expiring at the end of the season, a change of scenery could be on the cards.



According to former Real Madrid player Pedja Mijatovic, the 38-year-old has already drawn interest from Major League Soccer teams, especially from the Herons, and Messi would like to play next to him.



<h2>Lionel Messi reportedly wants to play with Luka Modric in Miami</h2>



“He [Modric] has received offers from the United States, from many teams and from this one in particular,” Mijatovic told Cadena SER, via the Daily Mail. “He [Modric] already had the one in Saudi Arabia but he wanted to stay in Madrid. Messi himself has personally been interested in the possibility. In Croatia, a few days ago, Modric met Beckham, where they were eating.”



Modric lost his spot in Los Blancos’ starting eleven this season, with Carlo Ancelotti giving priority to Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde and Toni Kroos in the middle of the park.


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<h2>How many games has Modric started this season?</h2>



Luka Modric started in two out of eight LaLiga games this term, coming off the bench in four occasions. He also started in the Champions League victory over Union Berlin.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> has revolutionized <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a> since his arrival at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> in July of this year. In just one month, the Argentine has played a pivotal role in helping the team secure their first trophy in their brief history. However, his impact extends beyond David Beckham‘s co-owned team, as he has garnered significant attention for the league. 



Since Messi joined Inter Miami, the club has undergone significant transformations. Notably, the team introduced a new pricing structure, resulting in a doubling of the annual cost for certain season tickets. According to the Miami Herald, the cheapest season ticket in 2023 was $485 in the north stands, and now that same section will cost $884 in 2024.


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Furthermore, Messi holds the distinction of being the top-selling Adidas MLS jersey on the official MLS Store website. Additionally, <a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=tv_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1000lS8e&amp;ct=BolavipUS" rel="sponsored nofollow">Apple TV+</a> has wasted no time in releasing a documentary about his initial weeks in America, appropriately titled “Messi Meets America.” Here’s all you need to know, including the release date.



<h2>When will Lionel Messi’s documentary be available on Apple TV+?</h2>



“Messi Meets America” delves into the arrival of the World Cup champion, featuring interviews and commentary with figures such as David Beckham and Messi himself. <a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=tv_box_link&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1000lS8e&amp;ct=BolavipUS" rel="sponsored nofollow">Apple TV+</a> announced today (Oct. 2, 2023) that the six-part documentary series will premiere on October 11, 2023.



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The streaming service has also unveiled the first teaser trailer, showcasing some of Messi’s most significant moments with the team, including their League’s Cup title victory back in August.


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Additionally, Apple is currently working on a second, as-yet-unnamed documentary centered around Messi’s FIFA World Cup journey, culminating in Argentina’s triumph at Qatar 2022. The release date for this series remains undisclosed at this time.

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A few weeks ago, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/selena-gomez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Selena Gomez</a> was spotted rooting for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a> during the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lafc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LAFC</a> vs. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a> game. Now, the Argentine striker has decided to thank her for the support with an amazing ‘gift’ for the singer’s Rare Impact charity fund.



Lionel Messi’s arrival in Major League Soccer (<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS</a>) has generated significant attention for the American league. Naturally, various celebrities have attended Inter Miami’s games to watch the Argentine forward, and Selena Gomez is among them.


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On September 3rd, Inter Miami traveled to California to take on LAFC, one of the MLS’s formidable teams. Surprisingly, the visitors secured a victory, thanks to an outstanding performance by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/video-lionel-messi-leaves-selena-gomez-in-shock-after-amazing-play-vs-lafc-20230904-BUS-56895.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi that left everyone in the stands, including Selena Gomez, in awe</a>.



<h2>Lionel Messi expresses his gratitude to Selena Gomez with a jersey donation to her charity</h2>



It appears that Lionel Messi has formed new friendships since his arrival in the United States. Various celebrities have approached the 2022 FIFA World Cup champion since he landed, displaying their affection for the striker.



Messi has recently forged a new friendship with Selena Gomez. The talented singer was captured on camera displaying an incredible reaction to Lionel’s performance against LAFC, and the striker has expressed his gratitude for her support.



Gomez has established a charity fund called Rare Impact with the aim of providing support to individuals grappling with mental health issues. This cause is close to her heart, particularly as she has faced her own challenges in this area recently.



The Rare Impact fundraiser is scheduled for October 4th, and Lionel Messi has made a notable contribution. The striker has generously donated a signed jersey with an initial bid of $1,000. According to several reports, Inter Miami’s captain will also attend the Rare Impact Fund Gala.



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<h2>How old is Lionel Messi?</h2>



Lionel Messi is 36 years old after celebrating his latest birthday on June 24, 2023.

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To the disappointment of the fans, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> is not going to play for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> against New York City FC. His participation was in doubt due to recent physical ailments, but coach Gerardo Martino has decided to keep him sidelined for the matchup.



Messi’s last appearance was against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-fc">Toronto FC</a> on September 20, where he was substituted off in the 37th minute. The player returned to training after missing the last two games, including the U.S. Open Cup final loss to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-dynamo">Houston Dynamo</a>.


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Martino had previously attributed the absence of Messi to fatigue. The coach emphasized that it would have been too risky for him to play against Houston. Despite the expectation around his presence on the field, it wasn’t an unforeseen development.



<h2>Is Lionel Messi going to return before the season ends?</h2>



The question on everyone’s mind is whether Messi will return before the season concludes. Since he joined the team, Inter Miami have closed the gap within the postseason in the Eastern Conference.



This competition could provide motivation for Messi to return. Martino‘s recent statement further adds to the anticipation of his comeback saying his star player “will surely play again before the end of the season”.



Messi has played in the busiest schedule he has had in a long time. As reported by The Athletic, he has totaled a remarkable 600 minutes in August, surpassing his minutes played in any calendar month since leaving Barcelona in 2019.



<h2>When is Inter Miami’s next game?</h2>



Inter Miami are going play against Chicago Fire on October 4.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a>‘s decision to join <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> has been a game-changer for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">Major League Soccer</a>. Not only did the rest of the world start to pay more attention to the tournament, but Leo’s presence also helped to attract other stars.



Shortly after they landed the 7x Ballon d’Or winner, the Herons pulled off the signatures of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, which has been another boost to the league.



In just a few months, Messi made a huge impact in the US both on and off the field. Apart from turning the South Florida team around, the Argentine star already leads the league in top-selling jerseys.



<h2>Messi leads top-selling MLS jerseys in 2023</h2>



According to MLS, Messi’s jersey was the best-selling shirt on MLSstore.com from January 1 through September 12, 2023. Besides Busquets, the other Inter Miami player on the top 25 is Josef Martinez.



Thiago Almada, who won the World Cup with Messi in 2022, made the top 10, where we can also find Mexican star Carlos Vela (5th). Fellow countryman Chicharito Hernandez, meanwhile, is 12th.



<ol><li>Lionel Messi – Inter Miami CF</li><li>João Klauss – St. Louis City SC</li><li>Hany Mukhtar – Nashville SC</li><li>Sebastián Driussi – Austin FC</li><li>Carlos Vela – Los Angeles Football Club</li><li>Jordan Morris – Seattle Sounders FC</li><li>7Raúl Ruidíaz – Seattle Sounders FC</li><li>8Thiago Almada – Atlanta United</li><li>Eduard Löwen – St. Louis City SC</li><li>Cristian Roldan – Seattle Sounders FC</li><li>Walker Zimmerman – Nashville SC</li><li>Chicharito – LA Galaxy</li><li>Sergio Busquets – Inter Miami CF</li><li>Tim Parker – St. Louis City SC</li><li>Riqui Puig – LA Galaxy</li><li>Brandon Vazquez – FC Cincinnati</li><li>Karol Swiderski – Charlotte FC</li><li>John Tolkin – New York Red Bulls</li><li>Diego Chara – Portland Timbers</li><li>Dénis Bouanga – Los Angeles Football Club</li><li>Josef Martínez – Inter Miami CF</li><li>Carles Gil – New England Revolution</li><li>Dániel Gazdag – Philadelphia Union</li><li>Enzo Copetti – Charlotte FC</li><li>Xherdan Shaqiri – Chicago Fire FC</li></ol>


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<h2>When does Messi’s contract with Inter Miami expire?</h2>



Lionel Messi signed a two-and-a-half year deal with Inter Miami in July 2023, so his deal will go through the 2025 MLS season.

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One thing that stood out during Inter Miami’s<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/us-open-cup" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> US Open Cup </a>defeat was the Messi clan, as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a>, injured, watched from a VIP seat as his club fell 2-1 and lost what could have been his second title with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a>. Despite only playing in one US Open Cup game, Messi was instrumental in getting his team to the final. 



After a nagging injury picked up during World Cup qualifying the World Cup winner has been absent from his club’s last three games. Messi watched in street clothes as his team gave up 18 shots to one in the first half. 


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Messi was accompanied by his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and his three sons, but Antonela held a baby girl in her arms during the pregame, the young girl had a Inter Miami jersey that had Messi’s number and the word “Papi” on the back, it caused a bit of a stir on social media as Messi is the father of three sons. 



<h2>Antonela Roccuzzo holding the daughter of Jordi Alba </h2>



Antonela Roccuzzo held the daughter of Jordi Alba whose name is Bruna, she is three years old, and she went to the game with her mother Romarey Ventura. Alba is also injured and missed the US Open Cup final. 


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In an interview on Olga, Messi confessed that he and his wife are looking to add a fourth Messi child to the family, they are hoping for a daughter. Messi and Roccuzzo have three sons, Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro. 



<h2>Messi’s dog Hulk </h2>



Sadly the Messi family is preparing for life without the family dog Hulk, Messi also told the podcast Olga that his Bordeaux Mastiff is suffering from health issues. Given the age and the health issues Bordeaux Mastiff have at the tail end of their lives, Messi made the decision to keep the dog in the family home in Barcelona with vet and staff care, Messi stated that he and the family see the dog every chance they get.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> couldn’t recover on time for the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/us-open-cup">US Open Cup</a> final, and his absence proved costly for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a>. Houston Dynamo put on a show at the DRV PNK Stadium to lift the trophy for the second time.



The Argentine star has been struggling with muscle fatigue since the September break. After asking to be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-explains-why-he-was-substituted-in-argentinas-win-over-ecuador-20230908-BUS-59618.html">subbed off</a> in La Albiceleste’s win over Ecuador, Messi only saw 36 minutes of action against Toronto FC until he had to leave the field.



Leo even missed the derby against Orlando City hoping to show up in the final, but he still needs more time to recover. With this loss, his side not only missed out on its first ever domestic cup title, but also on a monetary reward.



<h2>The monetary prize Messi’s Inter Miami failed to secure</h2>



With their loss to Houston, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami missed out on $300,000, which is the purse for the US Open Cup champions. Other competitions offer much bigger prizes, but it would have been a nice compensation regardless.



This time, it was the Dynamo who took home the check. Next year, Gerardo Martino’s men will have another opportunity to go after the trophy. But first, they’ll try and push for a place in the 2023 MLS Playoffs. 



<h2>When is Inter Miami’s next game?</h2>



Inter Miami return to action on Saturday, September 30, when they welcome New York City FC to DRV PNK Stadium at 7:30 PM (ET). Messi remains questionable for this clash.


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<h2>How many goals has Messi scored for Inter Miami?</h2>



Lionel Messi has so far scored 11 goals in 12 appearances for Inter Miami.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a>&nbsp;signed with&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a> following two very complicated years at PSG. The star from Argentina has been a sensation in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a> and already won his first trophy: the 2023 Leagues Cup.



Meanwhile, after the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/qatar-2022" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Qatar 2022 World Cup</a>,&nbsp;Cristiano Ronaldo&nbsp;made a similar move when he decided to play with&nbsp;Al Nassr. The Portuguese legend wanted to start a soccer revolution.


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So far, Messi in the United States and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/saudi-arabia">Saudi Arabia</a> are achieving the unthinkable. Both leagues are on the spotlight worlwide and a new chapter in their historic rivalry could be written.



<h2>Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo might face each other in China</h2>



A few weeks ago,&nbsp;Cristiano Ronaldo&nbsp;unexpectedly clarified what’s happened in his big rivalry with&nbsp;Lionel Messi&nbsp;over the years. The statement shocked the media as it’s very rare that any of them talks about the other publicly.







“The rivalry with Messi? I don’t see things that way. It was a good rivalry.&nbsp;The rivalry is over. If you love Cristiano, you don’t have to hate Messi or vice versa. We are two good, or very good players (laughs). Both of us changed the history of soccer. We are respected worldwide, that’s the most important thing. He is making his own path and I am making mine. And the legacy continues.”



Now, according to a report from Saudi journalist Ali Al-Enezi, an event organizing company intends to hold a friendly match between Inter Miami and Al Nassr in China.



Of course, that’s one of the biggest markets for soccer and the possibility of having the two greatest stars in that country could deliver historic numbers in revenue.



<h2>How many times Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo faced each other?</h2>



The rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is filled with exciting and closely contested duels that have even decided titles. In total, they faced each other 36 times. The Argentine won more matches with 16 victories compared to the Portuguese’s 11. They drew nine times.



Interestingly, in their matchups against each other, Messi has scored 22 goals and Cristiano 21. In terms of assists, there is an enormous difference as Leo has a total of 12 compared to just one from CR7.


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The last time Messi and Cristiano faced each other was not in an official match. The Argentine was playing for PSG and the Portuguese was part of a team of Saudi football stars called Riyadh Season. On that day, Paris Saint-Germain won the friendly match 5-4, with Leo scoring one goal, while Cristiano scored twice.

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After missing the derby against Orlando City, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> couldn’t recover on time for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/us-open-cup">2023 US Open Cup</a> final so he had to watch from the sidelines how <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-dynamo">Houston Dynamo</a> outplayed his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a>.



Drake Callender did everything he could to keep a clean sheet but it took only 24 minutes for the visitors to take the lead thanks to Griffin Dorsey. Nine minutes later, Amine Bassi extended Houston’s lead from the penalty spot.



Just like Dallas FC or Atlanta United did in the past, the social media team of the away side made sure to take a subtle jab at Messi’s side as Dynamo were paving the way towards the title.



<h2>Houston Dynamo troll Messi, Inter Miami on social media</h2>



“Messi? Nah, we got Bassi,” wrote the club on X (Twitter). There was still a lot left to play for in the game, but with Messi on the sidelines, the Houston Dynamo admin didn’t seem to be worried.



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Some users replied pointing out the fact that they were poking fun at a player who wasn’t even on the field, but others understood it was just a joke.



Either way, it was a night to remember for the Houston Dyanmo, who secured the trophy for the second time, with minority owner James Harden cheering on them at the stadium. The Herons, on the other hand, really missed Messi’s magic.


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<h2>How many goals does Lionel Messi have with Inter Miami?</h2>



Lionel Messi has scored 11 goals in 12 appearances for Inter Miami so far.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a>‘s presence has been a game-changer not only for Major League Soccer, but especially for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a>. Therefore, many fans were disappointed to find out that Leo won’t suit up in the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/us-open-cup">US Open Cup</a> final against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-dynamo">Houston Dynamo</a>.



The 36-year-old has been struggling with muscle fatigue since he came back from the September international break with Argentina. Though he got to see the field against Toronto FC, it only <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-surprisingly-subbed-off-at-inter-miami-after-36-minutes-20230921-BUS-65883.html">took 36 minutes</a> for Messi to ask for the substitution.



He missed the Herons’ following game against Orlando City hoping to recover on time for the domestic cup decider, but it wasn’t possible. Unsurprisingly, ticket prices for this clash have plummeted since the news broke. 



<h2>Ticket prices for Inter Miami-Houston Dynamo drop as Messi is not playing</h2>



Messi has made a significant impact in US soccer not only on the field, but also off it. Ticket prices for Inter Miami games have gone through the roof since he joined the club, and the US Open Cup final was no exception.



Only a few days ago, when Messi was still expected to play, the cheapest seat for the final cost $220. When people found out Messi wouldn’t play, tickets became available for less than $70.



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Something similar happened a few weeks ago, when fans found out Messi wasn’t traveling with Inter Miami for the road game against Atlanta United. At the end of the day, it’s clear that many people are only interested in watching Messi in action.


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<h2>How many games has Lionel Messi missed with Inter Miami?</h2>



The US Open Cup final will be the fourth game Lionel Messi will miss since joining Inter Miami in July 2023.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a> are just one win away from winning their second title since <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a> joined the club. Today, September 27, the South Florida team face <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-dynamo">Houston Dynamo</a> in the 2023 US Open Cup final.



The Argentine superstar has completely turned the franchise around since the moment he set foot in the United States. Not only did Leo increase the club’s popularity, but he also made the Herons improve on the field.



The 7x Ballon d’Or winner put the team on his back from day one, leading Inter Miami to their first ever trophy in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/leagues-cup">Leagues Cup</a>. Messi also helped them reach the domestic cup final, but he won’t take part in the tournament decider.



<h2>The reason Messi is not playing in the US Open Cup final</h2>



Lionel Messi is not playing for Inter Miami in the 2023 US Open Cup final against Houston Dynamo due to muscle fatigue.



The 36-year-old has been carrying this problem for weeks, as he barely saw the field since returning from international duty with Argentina. Messi asked to be subbed off in the final minutes of the 1-0 win over Ecuador before resting in the visit to Bolivia.



Back in the US, the former Barcelona star didn’t join Inter Miami for the road game against Atlanta United and only played 36 minutes against Toronto FC. Messi didn’t take part in the latest derby with Orlando City (1-1) and now he’s not even on the bench for this massive clash. Therefore, Inter Miami have to find a way to succeed without their biggest star.


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<h2>How many goals has Lionel Messi scored for Inter Miami?</h2>



Lionel Messi has so far scored 11 goals in 12 games for Inter Miami.

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