Lionel Messi suffered a dangerous tackle in Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw against Nashville in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup round of 16 on the morning of March 8.
In the 77th minute of the match, defender Lukas MacNaughton accidentally stepped on Messi’s left leg while trying to clear the ball. The image shows that Leo’s leg almost bent to the side, but luckily MacNaughton was able to retract his leg.
In the 77th minute of the match, defender Lukas MacNaughton accidentally stepped on Messi’s left leg while trying to clear the ball. The image shows that Leo’s leg almost bent to the side, but luckily MacNaughton was able to retract his leg.
Those present at Geodis Park and the TV audience had a heart attack when they witnessed the moment Messi fell. It was quite surprising that the referee did not give MacNaughton a yellow card warning.
Those present at Geodis Park and the TV audience had a heart attack when they witnessed the moment Messi fell. It was quite surprising that the referee did not give MacNaughton a yellow card warning.
The Argentinian superstar hugged his leg and writhed in pain on the field. “Things almost got worse for Messi after clearing the ball. The collision looked extremely dangerous, but Messi somehow avoided serious injury,” The Athletic described.
Doctors immediately entered the field to care for Messi. After all, he was still able to complete the match. Coach Tata Martino said after the match: “It’s good that Leo was able to play the entire match. The injury is not serious. He felt a bit tired towards the end of the match but everything was fine.”
Doctors immediately entered the field to care for Messi. After all, he was still able to complete the match. Coach Tata Martino said after the match: “It’s good that Leo was able to play the entire match. The injury is not serious. He felt a bit tired towards the end of the match but everything was fine.”
Not only was Messi almost seriously injured, but he was also ridiculed by Nashville fans throughout the match. Every time the 2022 World Cup champion touches the ball, fans at Geodis Park Mohamed continuously chant “Ronaldo, Ronaldo”. This move is similar to when Ronaldo played football in Saudi Arabia. Rival fans also often chant Messi’s name to put pressure on CR7.
In this match, Inter Miami really had difficulty as a guest on Nashville’s field. Jacob Shaffelburg scored twice to help the home team lead 2-0. His second goal was a masterpiece with a curling effort into the far corner of the goal. He was voted best of the match.
In this match, Inter Miami really had difficulty as a guest on Nashville’s field. Jacob Shaffelburg scored twice to help the home team lead 2-0. His second goal was a masterpiece with a curling effort into the far corner of the goal. He was voted best of the match.
At the beginning of the second half, Messi kept hope for Inter Miami. In the 52nd minute, after receiving the ball in front of the penalty area, the former PSG star shot with his left foot into the Nashville net, shortening the score to 1-2. This was his debut goal in his first CONCACAF Champions Cup appearance.
At the beginning of the second half, Messi kept hope for Inter Miami. In the 52nd minute, after receiving the ball in front of the penalty area, the former PSG star shot with his left foot into the Nashville net, shortening the score to 1-2. This was his debut goal in his first CONCACAF Champions Cup appearance.
In the 88th minute, Shaq Moore put the ball into Inter Miami’s net for the third time. However, VAR stepped in and did not recognize the goal due to offside. With only a 1-goal lead, Inter Miami did not give up.
In the 88th minute, Shaq Moore put the ball into Inter Miami’s net for the third time. However, VAR stepped in and did not recognize the goal due to offside. With only a 1-goal lead, Inter Miami did not give up.
The pink shirt team diligently attacked. They controlled the ball up to 71%, launching 12 shots. The effort paid off in the 90+5 minutes. From an overlapping situation on the right side, the ball was thrown into the middle for Luis Suarez to head in to seal the score at 2-2.
The pink shirt team diligently attacked. They controlled the ball up to 71%, launching 12 shots. The effort paid off in the 90+5 minute. From an overlapping situation on the right side, the ball was thrown into the middle for Luis Suarez to head in to seal the score at 2-2.
Messi and Suarez have taken turns shining since the beginning of the 2024 season. While Leo has 4 goals and 1 assist, Suarez has also scored 3 goals and contributed 4 assists after 4 matches for Inter Miami.
Messi and Suarez have taken turns shining since the beginning of the 2024 season. While Leo has 4 goals and 1 assist, Suarez has also scored 3 goals and contributed 4 assists after 4 matches for Inter Miami. At the club level, the North American region’s CONCACAF Champions Cup has similar properties to the UEFA Champions League of European football. This is a tournament to find champions for clubs in North, Central America and the Caribbean.
At the club level, the North American region’s CONCACAF Champions Cup has similar properties to the UEFA Champions League of European football. This is a tournament to find champions for clubs in North, Central America and the Caribbean.