Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami’s MLS clash against Atlanta United (AP)Lionel Messi was absent for Inter Miami’s Major League Soccer clash against Atlanta United on Saturday. The 36-year-old has made a brilliant start to life in the United States with 11 goals in 11 appearances so far. Messi played nearly a full game and scored a sublime free kick in Argentina’s 1-0 win over Ecuador last week. He then travelled with Argentina’s squad for their World Cup qualifier against Bolivia but did not play in the 3-0 win. Messi had played 12 games in 48 days with his appearance for Argentina against Ecuador.

Source: Metro September 17, 2023 01:27 UTC