As Inter Miami prepares for this Sunday’s crucial showdown with Orlando City, the absence of star player Lionel Messi looms large.
Messi’s conspicuous absence from the pitch has cast a shadow on Miami’s playoff hopes, as he has played just 41 of the past 270 league minutes.
The enigmatic Argentine initially missed the match due to international commitments with his national team, then later pulled out due to fitness concerns. The club insists that Messi is not treating a new injury, but a pre-existing illness made worse by fatigue, but recently Miami’s 4-0 win over Toronto FC His decision to leave the field during a game raised eyebrows. Coach Tata Martino was concerned after seeing Messi limping off the pitch.
“It’s a hassle,” Martino said, stressing that Messi’s symptoms were medical in nature. “I don’t know if it’s painful or not. I can’t give a clear explanation, but it’s probably causing both physical and mental pain and preventing me from playing freely.”
This situation is putting a lot of pressure on Inter Miami as they try to qualify for the playoffs. Messi’s unpredictability has made it difficult for the team to maintain consistency and rack up important points in league matches.
In parallel news, Caribbean countries have been listed as hosts for the upcoming T20 World Cup, but there is one notable omission. It’s Jamaica. This decision disappointed Jamaican cricket lovers who were hoping to watch international cricket matches on their home turf.
