Lionel Messi is set to make his long-awaited return to action for Inter Miami this weekend after being sidelined for over two months due to an ankle ligament injury. The 37-year-old Argentine star had been out of action since suffering the injury in Argentina’s 1-0 win over Colombia in the Copa America final in July.
Now fully recovered and back in training, Messi is likely to feature in Inter Miami’s upcoming home match against Philadelphia on Saturday. Inter Miami’s coach, Gerardo Martino, confirmed Messi’s fitness, stating, “He’s fine, he trained, and he’s in our plans for the match.”
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Messi’s impact on Inter Miami has been remarkable this season, with 12 goals and 13 assists in just 12 MLS appearances. Martino is confident in Messi’s return, highlighting how his presence will boost the team’s already strong performance. Inter Miami currently leads the MLS Eastern Conference with 59 points, maintaining an eight-point lead over Cincinnati.
Messi’s career is marked by numerous accolades, including eight Ballon d’Or titles. His journey began at FC Barcelona, where he scored over 670 goals and provided more than 300 assists in 778 matches. During his time at the club, he secured 10 La Liga titles, four Champions League trophies, and several domestic cups. After leaving Barcelona in 2021, Messi spent two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) before joining Inter Miami in 2023.
Messi’s legacy extends to the Argentina national team, where he is the all-time top scorer with over 100 international goals. His crowning achievement came in 2022, when he captained Argentina to victory in the FIFA World Cup, earning the Golden Ball for his outstanding performance. Over his international career, Messi has played more than 170 matches and helped secure Argentina’s success in Copa América and World Cup tournaments.
Messi’s return to Inter Miami is highly anticipated, and his influence on the field remains as strong as ever, both for his club and country.
