<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong> will be absent from his team, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a></strong>, for just one day, despite his significant contribution to their improved performance. Undoubtedly, the pink jersey team is eagerly anticipating his return, and we will provide you with information about when he is expected to come back.</p>



<p>Since joining <strong>Inter Miami, Lionel Messi</strong> has played a truly pivotal role in transforming the Florida-based team from underdogs into serious contenders for all the tournaments they participate in. In fact, shortly after <strong>Messi’s </strong>arrival, they secured victory in the <strong>League Cup</strong>.</p>



<p>The winning streak didn’t end there; it continued into the <strong>US Open Cup</strong> and the first two <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a> </strong>games in which the Argentine star participated. Undoubtedly, Inter Miami fans are eagerly awaiting the return of their most influential player.</p>



<h2>Why will Messi be absent from Inter Miami?</h2>



<p>The reason for <strong>Lionel Messi</strong>‘s absence is that he will be representing the Argentina national team, for whom he is the key player, in the <strong>CONMEBOL</strong> qualifiers, consisting of two matches.</p>



<p>These two matches will take place as follows: the first will be against <strong>Ecuador</strong> at the <strong>Monumental Stadium</strong> in Buenos Aires, Argentina, while the second will be held at the <strong>Hernando Siles Stadium</strong> in La Paz, Bolivia against the local team.</p>


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<h2>When Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami?</h2>



<p>The Argentina team will play two matches: one on September 7 against <strong>Ecuador </strong>and another on September 12 against <strong>Bolivia</strong>. In the meantime, Inter Miami has a match against <strong>Sporting KC</strong>, and they will not only be missing Messi but also several other internationals who have been called up to their respective national teams.</p>



<p><strong>Inter Miami</strong>‘s next scheduled match is on September 16, which is the expected return date for <strong>Lionel Messi</strong>. If <strong>Gerardo Martino</strong> decides to field <strong>Messi </strong>in this game, his comeback will be against <strong>Atlanta United</strong> on Matchday 32.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a></strong> have passed yet another test with <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong>, taking down <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-fc">Los Angeles FC</a></strong> on the road in Week 30 of the 2023 <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a></strong> regular season. With two assists from the Argentine star, the Herons beat the reigning champions 3-1 in California.</p>



<p>Gerardo Martino’s side <strong>found the lead early in the game</strong>, with Facundo Farias putting the visitors in front after only 14 minutes. Jordi Alba and Leonardo Campana increased Miami’s advantage in the second half, while Ryan Hollingshead pulled one back in stoppage time.</p>



<p>Messi and company still have work to do to get in playoff spots, but Inter Miami’s social media team made sure to clap back at <strong>LAFC</strong> for trying to throw shade at the 7x Ballon d’Or winner.</p>



<h2>Inter Miami roast LAFC for underestimating Messi</h2>



<p>Just a few hours before hosting Inter Miami at the Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles FC posted a video that seemed to be a tribute to Messi, <strong>but instead was about Carlos Vela’s left foot.</strong> “<em><strong>Respect greatness</strong></em>,” they wrote.</p>



<p>Following their road win in LA, Inter Miami <strong>fired back with a video of Messi’s highlights against LAFC using the same audio of the Vela clip</strong>. Of course, other users on the Internet went wild.</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">True greatness. <a href="https://t.co/fztIgEqN4X">https://t.co/fztIgEqN4X</a> <a href="https://t.co/3DnEHelcAD">pic.twitter.com/3DnEHelcAD</a></p>— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) <a href="https://twitter.com/InterMiamiCF/status/1698581384900890847?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<h2>How many goals has Lionel Messi scored for Inter Miami?</h2>



<p>Lionel Messi has so far scored <strong>11 goals</strong> in 11 games for Inter Miami.</p>


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<h2>What’s Lionel Messi’s contract at Inter Miami?</h2>



<p>Lionel Messi signed a<strong> two-and-a-half year contract</strong> with Inter Miami in the summer of 2023.</p>


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<p>The Argentine star is expected to play in South Florida through the 2025 MLS season. By then, Messi will be 38 years old.</p>


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<p>When <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/psg">Paris Saint-Germain</a></strong> signed <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong> in 2021, it looked like it would be the beginning of something special. With the Argentine star joining the likes of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/neymar">Neymar</a></strong> and Kylian Mbappe in a star-stadded squad, the French club seemed to have everything to succeed.</p>



<p>But <strong>nothing went according to plan</strong>. Only two years later, both Messi and Neymar left PSG. The 7x Ballon d’Or winner left for MLS side Inter Miami as a free agent, while the Brazilian was sold to Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal.</p>



<p>Besides, neither of them seemed to leave the club on good terms. After getting off to a great start to life in the US, Messi made it clear he never felt this happy in France, while Neymar went even further by <strong>claiming both he and Leo went through “hell” in Paris.</strong></p>



<h2>Neymar takes shot at PSG over treatment of him, Messi </h2>



<p>“<em>I was very happy for the year Messi had, but at the same time very sad because he lived both sides of the coin, went to heaven with Argentina, won everything in recent years… <strong>But with PSG lived a hell, we lived a hell, both of us</strong></em>,” Neymar told Brazilian outlet <em>Globo</em>.</p>



<h2>PSG respond to Neymar, Messi’s recent comments</h2>



<p>According to <em>L’Equipe</em>, Paris Saint-Germain claim both Lionel Messi and Neymar <strong>wanted to stay at the club </strong>despite their recent comments that suggested they were unhappy in France.</p>



<p>(Via PSG Community on Twitter)</p>



<p>“<em><strong>We don’t make any comments, we have a certain elegance. Curiously, both players wanted to stay at PSG.”</strong></em></p>



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



<p>Lionel Messi scored <strong>32 goals </strong>in 75 appearances for Paris Saint-Germain.</p>



<h2>How many games has Neymar played for PSG?</h2>



<p>Neymar made <strong>173 appearances</strong> for Paris Saint-Germain during his six seasons at the club.</p>


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<p>The Brazilian’s move to the French capital for 222 million euros in 2017 <strong>remains the most expensive signing in soccer history.</strong></p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a></strong> look like a completely different team thanks to <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong>. The Argentine superstar not only has given a huge boost to the club’s popularity, but also helped the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a></strong> side string good results together.</p>



<p>The Herons <strong>have yet to lose a game</strong> since Messi arrived, and now they’ve just beaten the reigning champions <strong>Los Angeles FC</strong> on the road. Once again, Leo put on a show as he provided <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messi-assists-twice-in-inter-miamis-3-1-victory-against-lafc-20230904-BUS-56914.html">two assists</a> for the 3-1 victory.</p>



<p>However, Messi and his teammates also had time for an act of kindness during their visit to California. When the Inter Miami squad heard hotel workers were striking against the hotel they were staying at, the team reportedly <strong>decided to cancel its reservation.</strong></p>



<h2>Lionel Messi, Inter Miami change LA hotel in solidarity with striking workers</h2>



<p>Inter Miami were expected to check into the Fairmont Miramar Hotel &amp; Bungalows in Santa Monica on Friday afternoon before taking on LAFC on Sunday. But Unite Here Local 11 spokesperson Maria Hernandez told <em>Reuters </em>that Messi and company <strong>switched hotels at the union’s request to respect the boycott</strong>.</p>



<p><em>“<strong>The housekeepers, cooks, bellmen and servers of the Fairmont Miramar say thank you to the great Lionel Messi and his teammates for agreeing to move from the hotel and stand with the striking workers</strong>,”</em> the union said in a statement.</p>



<p>Previously, the union had asked Inter Miami to stand in solidarity with the striking workers and stay out of the hotel. The MLS Players Association celebrated Messi and company’s gesture of changing hotels.</p>



<p>“<em><strong>The MLSPA is proud </strong>to stand with the striking workers at the Fairmont Miramar and other LA area hotels, and <strong>we applaud the decision by MLS and Inter Miami to change hotels this weekend,”</strong> </em>the association said in a statement. “<em>We urge all of the hotels to reach fair contracts with their workers ASAP.”</em></p>



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



<p>Lionel Messi has so far scored <strong>11 goals</strong> in 11 games with Inter Miami.</p>


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<h2>How much does Lionel Messi make at Inter Miami?</h2>



<p>Lionel Messi reportedly makes <strong>between $50m and $60m a year</strong> at Inter Miami, though there’s no official information from MLS yet.</p>


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<p>It was another magical night for <strong>Lionel Messi</strong> in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Major League Soccer</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a> made short work of the defending champions <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-fc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LAFC</a> after surviving an early storm until new arrival Facundo Farias opened his MLS account. The end result was 2 assists from Messi and a 3-1 win that still has Inter Miami with possibilities of going to the postseason.</p>



<p>Next up for Tata Martino’s side is a trip back to Miami and another must win game against Sporting KC, for which Inter Miami will be short several international players who have been called up to their national teams, most importantly <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a>.</p>


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<p>For the sellout crowd of 22,000 on hand to watch Messi in Los Angeles, one lucky star, <strong>Owen Wilson</strong> was able to meet the Argentine World Cup winner after the match and was just elated to make a dream come true.</p>



<h2>Owen Wilson on Lionel Messi</h2>



<p>Before the game Wilson was interviewed by ESPN in Argentina and stated, <strong><em>“Messi’s my favorite player in the world so I was so happy when Argentina won the World Cup!” </em></strong>Wilson continued by stating<em> “(Am) excited (to see Messi) like a little kid on Christmas.”</em></p>



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<p>Well Wilson and his family got to unbox the best gift of the night when a shirtless Messi walked over and began to sign jerseys for the Wilson family amid other fans trying to get the Argentine’s signature.</p>



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<h2>Fan throws water bottle at Messi</h2>



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<p>It was not all happy news after the game, Messi was leaving towards the locker room when a fan threw a water bottle near the Argentine that just missed him but hit a LAFC employee in the face. No word was given if said fan has been identified.</p>


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Owen Wilson meets Lionel Messi after Inter Miami win over LAFC

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a></strong> has had a very positive change since <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi’s</a></strong> arrival. Now, the team from Florida has surprised the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS</a> champions</strong>, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-fc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LAFC</a></strong>, by <strong>defeating them on the road</strong>; with <strong>two assists by the Argentine forward</strong>.</p>



<p>There’s no doubt that <strong>Lionel Messi has garnered a lot of attention in the MLS</strong>. The <strong>2022 FIFA World Cup champion</strong> signed with Inter Miami this summer, and the expectations for him were extremely high.</p>


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<p>However, Messi has had no trouble living up to those expectations. The forward led his team to victory in the <strong>Leagues Cup</strong>, but he still faces a <strong>significant challenge in the form of the MLS</strong>, where Inter Miami needs to win almost every game to make it to the playoffs.</p>



<h2>Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami to w huge victory against LAFC with two assists</h2>



<p>Lionel Messi has definitely brough a <strong>possitive change to Inter Miami</strong>, a squad that was really struggling to compete prior to his arrival. Now, his team was able to <strong>defeat the MLS champions</strong>, with an <strong>incredible performance by the former FC <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barcelona</a> player</strong>.</p>



<p><strong>Inter Miami visited BMO Stadium</strong> today to face <strong>LAFC </strong>in a very tough challenge for <strong>Gerardo Martino’s squad</strong>. However, they had no problem to defeat the MLS champions, as <strong>Facundo Farias, Jordi Alba, and Leonardo Campana</strong> gave the victory to the Eastern Conference team.</p>



<p>In the last two goals, Lionel Messi appeared to <strong>assist his teammates</strong>. The Argentine forward found his <strong>old-time partner Jordi Alba</strong> running behind the back of LAFC’s defense, and the <strong>Spanish player finished it incredibly</strong>.</p>



<p>In the third goal of the night, Messi took <strong>advantage of a mistake</strong> made by his rival’s defense, took the ball all the way to the box, and then <strong>assisted Leonardo Campana, who scored with his left foot</strong>.</p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/giorgio-chiellini-explains-the-hilarious-reason-why-lionel-messi-is-the-greatest-player-of-all-time-20230903-BUS-56653.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230903_BUS_56653_lionelmessi-7.webpu0026amp;width=200u0026amp;height=200" excerpt="Giorgio Chiellini had a very special message for Lionel Messi before the game between Inter Miami and LAFC in the MLS.n" title="Giorgio Chiellini explains the hilarious reason why Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time" publication_id="BUS#20230903#BUS#56653"></div>


<p>At the end of the game, <strong>Ryan Hollingshead</strong> appeared to put the <strong>only goal</strong> of the night for <strong>LAFC</strong>, but it was not enough. Inter Miami is still in the <strong>last places of the Eastern Conference</strong>, but this <strong>win is huge</strong> for their <strong>hopes </strong>of making it to playoffs.</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Facundo Farías scores his first MLS goal in style for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InterMiamiCF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InterMiamiCF</a> 🇦🇷 <a href="https://t.co/9zNWispnJp">pic.twitter.com/9zNWispnJp</a></p>— Major League Soccer (@MLS) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1698524079152623823?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sergio Busquets ➡️ Messi ➡️ Jordi Alba<a href="https://twitter.com/JordiAlba?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JordiAlba</a> scores his first MLS regular season goal. <a href="https://t.co/1PcOeCzlet">pic.twitter.com/1PcOeCzlet</a></p>— Major League Soccer (@MLS) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1698537294125293694?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Messi to Campana 👀<br><br>Leonardo Campana makes it a 3-0 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InterMiamiCF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InterMiamiCF</a> lead. <a href="https://t.co/tZ7N16JBkc">pic.twitter.com/tZ7N16JBkc</a></p>— Major League Soccer (@MLS) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1698545962388504808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ryan Hollingshead gets UP to pull one back for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LAFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LAFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/PdFVqIbDJB">pic.twitter.com/PdFVqIbDJB</a></p>— Major League Soccer (@MLS) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1698546996401836458?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lafc-coach-surrenders-to-lionel-messi-before-mls-showdown-against-inter-miami-20230902-BUS-56185.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230902_BUS_56185_lionelmessi-11.webpu0026amp;width=200u0026amp;height=200" excerpt="Steve Cherundolo made very interesting comments before LAFC meet Lionel Messi and Inter Miami at MLS.n" title="LAFC coach surrenders to Lionel Messi before MLS showdown against Inter Miami" publication_id="BUS#20230902#BUS#56185"></div>

        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/carlos-vela-had-enough-of-the-hype-for-lionel-messi-and-inter-miami-20230902-BUS-56159.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230902_BUS_56159_lionelmessi-1.webpu0026amp;width=200u0026amp;height=200" excerpt="Carlos Vela made very controversial comments about Lionel Messi before the spectacular match between LAFC and Inter Miami in the MLS.n" title="Carlos Vela had enough of the hype for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami" publication_id="BUS#20230902#BUS#56159"></div>

Lionel Messi assists twice in Inter Miami's 3-1 victory against LAFC

Carlos Vela had enough of the hype for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami

LAFC coach surrenders to Lionel Messi before MLS showdown against Inter Miami

Lionel Messi assists twice in Inter Miami's 3-1 victory against LAFC - Bolavip US

<p>Everyone wants to see <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a></strong> playing in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS</a></strong>, <strong>including celebrities</strong>. In the game against <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-fc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LAFC</a></strong>, the Argentine striker was close to <strong>scoring the second goal</strong> of the night for <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a></strong>, and his play left <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/selena-gomez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Selena Gomez</a></strong> in <strong>complete shock</strong> in the stands.</p>



<p><strong>BMO Stadium</strong> received Inter Miami’s visit for the second time in its history. However, this game was going to be different for LAFC, as the squad from Florida had a new face to lead the team: <strong>Lionel Messi</strong>.</p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/giorgio-chiellini-explains-the-hilarious-reason-why-lionel-messi-is-the-greatest-player-of-all-time-20230903-BUS-56653.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230903_BUS_56653_lionelmessi-7.webpu0026amp;width=200u0026amp;height=200" excerpt="Giorgio Chiellini had a very special message for Lionel Messi before the game between Inter Miami and LAFC in the MLS.n" title="Giorgio Chiellini explains the hilarious reason why Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time" publication_id="BUS#20230903#BUS#56653"></div>


<p>This summer, Inter Miami decided to sign Lionel Messi as a <strong>free agent</strong>. The move surprised everyone, and all the <strong>fans </strong>in the United States are <strong>eager to see the 2022 FIFA World Cup champion</strong> perform in each MLS stadium across the country.</p>



<h2>WATCH: Selena Gomez couldn’t believe Lionel Messi’s near-goal against LAFC</h2>



<p>There’s no doubt that Lionel Messi’s arrival to the MLS has been one of the most shocking moves during this <strong>summer’s transfer window</strong>. The Argentine forward has had an <strong>incredible run with Inter Miami so far</strong>, but he still has some huge <strong>challenges </strong>up ahead.</p>



<p>Today, Inter Miami faced LAFC at BMO Stadium. As many are aware, Los Angeles is home to numerous celebrities. <strong>Edward Norton, Prince Harry, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Holland, Selena Gomez</strong>, among other prominent names, attended the game to watch <strong>Lionel Messi</strong> in action, and he left a <strong>lasting impression on each of them</strong>.</p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lafc-coach-surrenders-to-lionel-messi-before-mls-showdown-against-inter-miami-20230902-BUS-56185.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230902_BUS_56185_lionelmessi-11.webpu0026amp;width=200u0026amp;height=200" excerpt="Steve Cherundolo made very interesting comments before LAFC meet Lionel Messi and Inter Miami at MLS.n" title="LAFC coach surrenders to Lionel Messi before MLS showdown against Inter Miami" publication_id="BUS#20230902#BUS#56185"></div>


<p>During the first half of the game, with <strong>Inter Miami leading 1-0</strong>, <strong>Lionel Messi had a chance to make it 2-0</strong>. The team’s captain entered the <strong>box through the center</strong> and took a shot, but <strong>John McCarthy managed to stop the ball</strong>. The play left <strong>Selena Gomez</strong> in <strong>complete shock</strong> as she couldn’t believe it didn’t result in a goal.</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Selena Gomez was all of us watching John McCarthy deny Messi! 😱 <a href="https://t.co/A3a564uUSB">https://t.co/A3a564uUSB</a> <a href="https://t.co/7likNsWPJD">pic.twitter.com/7likNsWPJD</a></p>— Major League Soccer (@MLS) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1698530789095317668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/carlos-vela-had-enough-of-the-hype-for-lionel-messi-and-inter-miami-20230902-BUS-56159.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230902_BUS_56159_lionelmessi-1.webpu0026amp;width=200u0026amp;height=200" excerpt="Carlos Vela made very controversial comments about Lionel Messi before the spectacular match between LAFC and Inter Miami in the MLS.n" title="Carlos Vela had enough of the hype for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami" publication_id="BUS#20230902#BUS#56159"></div>

        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/video-lionel-messis-son-mateo-hilariously-tackles-friends-before-inter-miami-game-20230831-BUS-55104.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230831_BUS_55104_Lionel-Messi-3.webpu0026amp;width=200u0026amp;height=200" excerpt="Mateo Messi delivered a hilarious moment while playing with his brothers and friends before Lionel took the field for the Inter Miami-Nashville game.n" title="Video: Lionel Messi&apos;s son Mateo hilariously tackles friends before Inter Miami game" publication_id="BUS#20230831#BUS#55104"></div>

Video: Lionel Messi leaves Selena Gomez in shock after amazing play vs LAFC

Video: Lionel Messi's son Mateo hilariously tackles friends before Inter Miami game

Video: Messi leaves Selena Gomez in shock after amazing play vs LAFC - Bolavip US

<p>A few weeks ago, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/neymar" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Neymar</a></strong>&nbsp;made official his exit from&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/psg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PSG</a></strong>&nbsp;to sign for <strong>Al Hilal</strong> in <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/saudi-arabia">Saudi Arabia</a></strong>. The player had been one of the biggest topics in the transfer market window in Europe.</p>



<p>Ney, <strong>Lionel Messi</strong> and <strong>Kylian Mbappe</strong> were supposed to be a dominant force as favorites to win the trophy which has escaped from <strong>Paris Saint-Germain</strong> over the years: the <strong>Champions League</strong>.</p>


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<p>However, there was no chemistry at all and the project ended as a historic failure with two of those three stars leaving <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/france">France</a></strong>. Now, in a shocking turn of events, Neymar confirmed what almost everybody saw. <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong> went through ‘hell’ at Paris.</p>



<h2>Neymar says Lionel Messi lived in ‘hell’ at PSG</h2>



<p>During a very controversial interview with <em>Globo Esporte</em>, <strong>Neymar</strong> admitted <strong>Lionel Messi</strong> lived the most complicated year of his career while playing for <strong>PSG</strong>. It was very hard for him to watch his friend experience such a bittersweet 2022 which included a triumph at the <strong>World Cup</strong>.</p>


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<p><em>“I was very happy for the year he had, but, at the same time, very sad because he experienced both sides of the coin. He went to heaven with the national team of Argentina and with PSG he lived in hell.”</em></p>



<p>In fact, the Brazilian player said he also passed through the same thing with <strong>Paris Saint-Germain</strong>. <em>“We both lived in hell to be honest. Messi and me. It’s frustrating because we’re not there for nothing</em>. <em>We were there to make our best effort to be champions and make history. That’s why we came back to play together</em>, <em>but, unfortunately, we couldn’t do it.”</em></p>



<p><strong>Neymar</strong> also admitted the fans of <strong>PSG</strong> and the press in <strong>France</strong> took Messi as the only name responsible for the lack of results when it was collective failure. <em>“Messi went out in a way which, in terms of soccer, he didn’t deserve. Considering everything he is and everything he does. Those who know him understand that he’s a guy who trains, fights and gets upset when he loses. People blamed him unfairly in my opinion.”</em></p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/the-money-that-messis-bodyguard-makes-for-taking-care-of-leo-antonela-and-the-argentines-family-20230830-BUS-54611.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230830_BUS_54611_lionelmessi-7.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="According to many reports, the amount of money for Lionel Messi&apos;s bodyguard is just incredible. 
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<p>Nevertheless, one of Messi’s biggest friends was really happy when the legend hoisted the most important trophy at Qatar. <em>“At the same time, I was very happy for him to have won the World Cup. Soccer was fair this time given that the Brazilian national team was eliminated. Messi deserved to end his career like this.”</em></p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a></strong>&nbsp;is producing a revolution with&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a></strong>. One of the worst teams in the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS</a></strong>&nbsp;just won the&nbsp;<strong>2023 Leagues Cup</strong>&nbsp;and reached the <strong>U.S. Open Cup</strong> final. Now, the legend is leading a miraculous charge to the get into the playoffs. </p>



<p>Of course, Messi’s new adventure in the United States is being a success thanks to the help of extraordinary players such as&nbsp;<strong>Sergio Busquets</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Jordi Alba</strong>. Their impact has been massive in just a month at Inter Miami.</p>


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<p>Now, in a moment where the Argentine’s performances are inevitably compared with&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a></strong>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/saudi-arabia">Saudi Arabia</a></strong>, <strong>Giorgio Chiellini</strong> had an incredible statement to describe the greatness of <strong>Lionel Messi</strong>. </p>



<h2>Giorgio Chiellini explains why Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time</h2>



<p><strong>Giorgio Chiellini</strong> is ready to face <strong>Lionel Messi</strong> and <strong>Inter Miami</strong>. The Italian legend had a hilarious answer when he was asked by a reporter why the star of <strong>Argentina</strong> is such a great and different player.</p>


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<p><em>“Messi is extraterrestrial (laughs). He is not like a normal guy. That’s what makes him different. I’ve never seen a not dangerous version of Messi to be honest (laughs). Always dangerous. High or low. Walking or running. Shooting with the right foot sometimes. Everything is dangerous about him.”</em></p>



<p>Chiellini also explained the reason why Messi is thriving in the <strong>MLS</strong>. <em>“He is so happy and that is an important key for him and for Miami, because he is transmitting that positive energy to the rest of the team. Not only his fantastic qualities. With happiness, it’s easier.”</em></p>



<p>LAFC’s star already knew what Messi was capable, but now thousands of fans can watch it live across the US. <em>“There is a huge hype around this game. We don’t have to be scared of them. Everyone is watching how fantastic he is (Messi). I knew (laughs). We watched it a lot of years in Europe, but now maybe all the Americans are understanding better and better what he is capable to do.”</em></p>


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<p>The defender admitted there is a possible way to stop Messi. <em>“We cannot focus just on Messi. The game is LAFC against Miami. If we play one on one against Messi, it’s impossible to win. However, LAFC could beat Miami as a group. It will be a fantastic game for our fans.”</em></p>


Giorgio Chiellini explains the hilarious reason why Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time

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Giorgio Chiellini explains the hilarious reason why Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time - Bolavip US

<p><strong>Carlos Vela</strong> is ready to face <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi"><strong>Lionel Messi</strong> </a>and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a></strong>. The reigning champions of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a></strong> host the team everyone’s watching worldwide. This could be the greatest rivalry in the league for years to come.</p>



<p>The star from <strong>Argentina</strong> has been extraordinary scoring ten goals as Inter Miami won the&nbsp;<strong>2023 Leagues Cup</strong>, got a ticket to the <strong>Concacaf Champions Cup</strong> and reached the <strong>U.S. Open Cup</strong> final. Just amazing.</p>


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<p>Now, before the long-awaited clash, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carlos-vela">Carlos Vela</a></strong> was asked if there’s a possible comparison between Messi and the previous effect <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/zlatan-ibrahimovic">Zlatan Ibrahimovic</a></strong> had in the <strong>MLS</strong>. The answer was tremendous.</p>



<h2>Carlos Vela takes a massive shot at Zlatan Ibrahimovic</h2>



<p>During a press conference before the match between <strong>Inter Miami</strong> and LAFC, <strong>Carlos Vela</strong> was asked by a reporter if, in the short time he’s been at the MLS, <strong>Lionel Messi</strong> is already as dominant as <strong>Zlatan Ibrahimovic</strong> was when the Swedish legend played for <strong>LA Galaxy</strong>. </p>


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<p><em>“Zlatan dominated, but <strong>he didn’t win anything</strong>. I think in less time, Messi has already won. Those aren’t comparable things. Both are different players and have come in different situations. I don’t know. What do you want me to say?”</em></p>


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<p>It’s important to remember that, a few years ago, <strong>Zlatan Ibrahimovic</strong> took a big shot against <strong>Carlos Vela</strong> when the Mexican star was dominating in the <strong>MLS</strong>. <em>“By far (I’m the best player in MLS). Because if he is in his prime, how old is he? 29, he’s playing in MLS and is in his prime. When I was 29, where was I? In Europe. Big difference. Exactly.”</em></p>


Carlos Vela takes a big shot at Zlatan Ibrahimovic while praising Lionel Messi

Nashville SC coach says Lionel Messi and Inter Miami didn't deserve to win the 2023 Leagues Cup

Carlos Vela takes a big shot at Zlatan Ibrahimovic while praising Lionel Messi - Bolavip US

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a></strong>&nbsp;has made&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a></strong> a contender. One of the worst teams in the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS</a></strong>&nbsp;just won the&nbsp;<strong>2023 Leagues Cup</strong>, qualified for the <strong>Concacaf Champions Cup</strong> and reached the <strong>U.S. Open Cup</strong> final.</p>



<p>The league took notice as Messi’s new adventure in the United States is a threat to other teams thanks to the arrival of other extraordinary players such as&nbsp;<strong>Sergio Busquets</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Jordi Alba</strong>. </p>


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<p>Now, in what might be a preview of a big rivalry in years to come, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-fc">LAFC</a></strong> will face <strong>Inter Miami</strong>. It’s <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carlos-vela">Carlos Vela</a></strong> against Lionel Messi and Los Angeles’ coach, <strong>Steve Cherundolo</strong>, spoke about a big challenge in his career. </p>



<h2>LAFC vs Inter Miami: Steve Cherundolo talks about Lionel Messi</h2>



<p><strong>Steve Cherundolo</strong> had to answer the same question every coach in the <strong>MLS</strong> is facing right now. The possible formula of success to finally stop <strong>Lionel Messi</strong> and <strong>Inter Miami</strong>.</p>


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<p><em>“Yeah. A lot of buzz around Messi and the newfound Miami strength and results, but for us it’s another home game that we want to win. I think it’s a mistake to focus on one player. He’s not the only one scoring and making a difference.”</em></p>



<p>In a very different approach from other coaches, for example <strong>Gary Smith</strong> of <strong>Nashville SC</strong>, Cherudolo won’t try to defend at all times around Messi. Even before the game, LAFC’s leader has given up on that task. </p>



<p><em>“Obviously, because of his ability and the way he plays, it’s an illusion to try to think you’re gonna stop him for 90 minutes. He’s going to have a chance or two. That’s just the way this game works and the way he’s been able to do it throughout his career against every team. I you try and focus on that, then you’re gonna miss an opportunity to actually beat Miami. That’s where our focus is.”</em></p>


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<p><strong>Steve Cherundolo</strong> also laughed when a reporter asked if his players will be intimidated by <strong>Lionel Messi</strong> on the field. <em>“I don’t think we have to worry about being starstruck. These are professional athletes we’re talking about.”</em></p>


LAFC coach surrenders to Lionel Messi before MLS showdown against Inter Miami - Bolavip US

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a></strong>&nbsp;is producing a revolution with&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a></strong>. One of the worst teams in the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS</a></strong>&nbsp;won the&nbsp;<strong>2023 Leagues Cup</strong>&nbsp;and got a ticket to the <strong>U.S Open Cup</strong> final. The star from&nbsp;<strong>Argentina</strong>&nbsp;has scored ten goals in a month. Just incredible.</p>



<p>Of course, the biggest challenge for Messi right now is to produce a miracle and qualify for the playoffs. He’ll need all possible help from extraordinary players such as&nbsp;<strong>Sergio Busquets</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Jordi Alba</strong>. </p>


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<p>Now, in one of the most expected games of the year, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-fc">LAFC</a></strong> will face <strong>Inter Miami</strong>. Before the match, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carlos-vela">Carlos Vela</a></strong> had a very controversial take about <strong>Lionel Messi</strong> and his arrival to the US. </p>



<h2>Lionel Messi is not an extra motivation for Carlos Vela</h2>



<p><strong>Carlos Vela</strong> talked about the long-awaited game between <strong>Inter Miami</strong> and <strong>LAFC</strong>. However, according to the Mexican star, there’s no extra motivation in facing a legend such as <strong>Lionel Messi</strong>.</p>


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<p><em>“No (there’s no extra motivation). The true motivation for me is just being able to play, being healthy and available for my team. That’s my motivation. Demonstrate each game that I’m a good player. To make fans enjoy. That’s my motivation. It doesn’t matter who I’m playing against. I don’t care the rival. I don’t have a special memory with Messi.”</em></p>



<p>Vela thinks all the hype around the match is just an invention by the media. He was visibly upset when more questions came about <strong>Lionel Messi</strong>. <em>“I think this is more a narrative of yours (the media). You just want to lift things. We are going to play against a rival as we usually do each weekend.”</em></p>



<p>That’s why, as <strong>Giorgio Chiellini</strong> also said, it’s just another game for <strong>LAFC</strong>. <em>“We’re gonna try to win and it doesn’t matter who is in front. What is created around a game is sometimes more than what really happens inside a team. We’re just focused in our work.”</em></p>



<p>Nevertheless, <strong>Carlos Vela</strong> indeed praised <strong>Lionel Messi</strong>. <em>“To be the best player in the world, you have to do a lot of good things. It’s difficult to describe what is his best strength. Unique player. Unique things. Everybody is enjoying to have him here.”</em></p>


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<p>When asked if he was surprised by Messi’s impact on <strong>Inter Miami</strong>, Vela admitted he’s not at all. <em>“I would be shocked if he plays badly. It doesn’t matter in which part of the world he is. When you’re the best player, anywhere you’re at, you’re gonna be ok. For him to play well and Inter Miami improving, that’s normal.” </em></p>


Carlos Vela had enough of the hype for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami - Bolavip US

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a></strong>&nbsp;is playing at an extraordinary level with&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a></strong>. In just a month, the star from <strong>Argentina</strong> has scored ten goals and, suddenly, one of the worst teams in the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS</a></strong>&nbsp;won the&nbsp;<strong>2023 Leagues Cup</strong>&nbsp;and clinched a berth in the <strong>U.S. Open Cup</strong> final.</p>



<p>Following two very complicated years at <strong>PSG</strong>, Messi is having a breath of fresh air alongside <strong>Sergio Busquets</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Jordi Alba</strong>. That’s why, in an incredible turn of events, the legend doesn’t think at all about retirement.</p>


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<p>The big question for players like Messi, or <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a></strong>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/saudi-arabia">Saudi Arabia</a></strong>, is what will happen with the <strong>2026 World Cup</strong>. One of Leo’s legendary teammates had an incredible answer.</p>



<h2>Will Lionel Messi play in the 2026 World Cup?</h2>



<p><strong>Carlos Tevez </strong>was definitely one of the most important teammates for <strong>Lionel Messi</strong> with <strong>Argentina</strong>. This was the surprising answer of the current coach of Independiente when asked if the legend would play in the <strong>2026 World Cup</strong>. It happened during an exclusive interview with <em>Clarin</em>.</p>


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<p><em>“I don’t think he’ll play because, as the World Cup approaches, he will realize that he’s not the same. And If he wants to be at the World Cup, they will demand the same from him as when he was 20 years old. For those reasons, I don’t think he will show up.”</em></p>


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<p><strong>Lionel Messi</strong> is 36-years old. His next challenge is the start of the World Cup qualifiers with <strong>Argentina</strong> and, in 2024, the <em>Copa America</em> which will be played in the United States.</p>


Carlos Tevez gets brutally honest about Lionel Messi's chances of playing the 2026 World Cup

Carlos Tevez gets brutally honest about Lionel Messi's chances of playing the 2026 World Cup - Bolavip US

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<p>The 2023-24 European season looks different without <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi">Lionel Messi</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a></strong>. Shortly after the Portuguese took his talents to Saudi Arabia, the Argentine star joined <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami">Inter Miami</a></strong>.</p>



<p>Even though they’re not getting any younger, these legends continue to draw world soccer’s attention. Both Messi and Ronaldo have already shown they have a lot left in the tank, but for many reasons, they <strong>felt it was time to leave</strong> the Old Continent.</p>



<p>Of course, the financial aspect helps to explain their new destinations. Ronaldo is reportedly the highest-paid player in Saudi Arabia, while Messi makes more than any other player in <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls">MLS</a></strong>. However, there’s an Inter Miami player <strong>whose family wealth is greater</strong> than that of his teammate and Ronaldo.</p>



<h2>The teammate of Messi at Inter Miami whose family is wealthier than the Argentine star, Ronaldo</h2>



<p><strong>Leonardo Campana</strong>‘s story is quite particular. The Ecuadorian striker’s family wealth is said to be worth <strong>one billion dollars</strong>, a fortune that not even the likes of Messi and Ronaldo can boast. </p>



<p>Campana’s grandmother <strong>Isabel Noboa</strong> is well known in Ecuador for being a successful businesswoman, while his grandfather <strong>Isidro Romero</strong> is also a renowned entrepreneur, sports leader and politician. In fact, <strong>Barcelona SC named their stadium after him</strong> due to Romero’s pivotal role in its construction. Curiously, the Estadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo witnessed Messi’s magic with Argentina as well as Campana’s first professional goal.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="572" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/28102414/Lionel-Messi-and-Leonardo-Campana-1024x572-1024x572.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-55688" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Lionel Messi (left) and Leonardo Campana. (Hector Vivas/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Additionally, Leonardo’s father <strong>Pablo Campana</strong> was a professional tennis player who represented Ecuador in the 1996 Olympics. After retiring from the sport at 24, he found success in the private sector and eventually became Minister of Foreign Trade and Investments.</p>



<p>His family tree involves more renowned personalities. Campana’s great-uncle <strong>Alvaro Noboa</strong> is a famous mogul throughout the Americas, while his uncle <strong>Daniel Noboa</strong> is running for president of Ecuador.</p>



<p>The 23-year-old forward is reportedly one of the highest-paid players at Inter Miami, with a <strong>$550,000 annual salary</strong>. In addtion to being heir to a history of business success, Campana can take pride in being <strong>teammate of one of the greatest players of all time.</strong></p>



<h2>How much does Lionel Messi make a year?</h2>



<p>MLS have yet to reveal his salary, but it’s believed that Lionel Messi makes <strong>between $50m and $60m a year</strong>.</p>


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<h2>How much does Cristiano Ronaldo make a year?</h2>



<p>Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly makes <strong>€200 million a year</strong> in Saudi Arabia.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a></strong>&nbsp;is producing a revolution with&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a></strong>. One of the worst teams in the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLS</a></strong>&nbsp;just won the&nbsp;<strong>2023 Leagues Cup</strong>&nbsp;and got a ticket to the U.S Open Cup final. The legend has scored ten goals. </p>



<p>The brilliant performances in Messi’s new adventure in the United States has produced an exciting feeling in <strong>Argentina</strong>. The greatest player of all time might have not written his last chapter with the national team.</p>


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<p>Now, with&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo">Cristiano Ronaldo</a></strong>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/saudi-arabia">Saudi Arabia</a></strong> and Messi with <strong>Inter Miami</strong>, maybe there is indeed a long shot to watch both in a sixth <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup">World Cup</a></strong> at the 2026 tournament in <strong>Mexico</strong>, the US and Canada. </p>



<h2>Lionel Messi creates chaos in Argentina to get tickets for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers</h2>



<p>The tickets for the match of Argentina against Ecuador, the reigning champion’s debut in the <strong>2026 World Cup</strong> qualifiers in front of their home crowd, sold out in just a couple of hours after going on sale this Thursday.</p>


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<p>The tickets were released online at 6 PM (local time) and, just two hours later, there were no more seats available. The game will be played on September 7th at Monumental Stadium in <strong>Buenos Aires</strong> with a capacity of 84 000 spectators.</p>



<p>The general admission tickets had a price of $55 and the tickets for children costed $31. The upper stands were available for $110 and the best seats (lower and middle level) were close to $250. </p>


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<p>After Lionel Messi’s debut with <strong>Inter Miami</strong>, thousands of fans in <strong>Argentina</strong> are thrilled to see their idol in the road to the <strong>2026 World Cup</strong>. Though he played in a friendly at home against <strong>Panama</strong> on March, the atmosphere of the qualifiers will be totally different. </p>


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