Inter Miami coach: 'If you don't say anything, Messi will continue to play'

* Cincinnati - Inter Miami: 6am Thursday 24/8 Hanoi time, on MetaSports.

"Leo Messi has played every game, and maybe there will come a time when he wants to rest. Of course, it's not in the middle of this week. Messi will start," Martino said on August 21, when asked about his plans. planning for the away match at Cincinnati in the semi-finals of the U.S. Open Cup 2023.

Inter Miami, as co-owner David Beckham admits, changed its life just five weeks after having Messi. From the bottom of the MLS table and have drawn or lost through 11 consecutive matches, they have won all seven matches on their way to winning the Leagues Cup, including the final that defeated Nashville 10-9 by penalty shootout on August 20.

This journey has been imprinted with Messi's mark when he scored in all seven matches, with a total of 10 goals and one assist. Except for the opening match against Cruz Azul, which the Argentine superstar replaced, he all started and played the remaining six matches.

Therefore, coach Martino considers the possibility of giving Messi a rest. However, the Argentine military leader also affirmed that keeping this strength will be based on the wishes of the compatriot superstar. "If Messi doesn't say anything, he will continue to play. Messi wants to participate and accompany everyone," he said.

Miami will play its next game on August 24, against Cincinnati in the semi-finals of the U.S. Open Cup - Cup tournament in the knock-out format of American football. This is an opportunity for Messi and his teammates to aim for another title.

Currently, the price of tickets to see Messi play in his MLS debut, against the New York Red Bulls on August 27, is increasing rapidly. As noted by the Daily Mail, the normal seat is being sold for $ 610 on Gametime. VIP seats even sold for $23,500, including nearly $6,000 in taxes.

The fever even surpassed the Leagues Cup final. At that time, a fan needed to spend at least $ 450 to get tickets to see Messi at Nashville's Geodis Park. The highest ticket is about 12,000 USD.

MLS Commissioner Don Garber stated that clubs need to take advantage of Messi's charm to do business as well as build a community of fans. Football is not the number one sport in America. But the appearance of Messi created a stir when he attracted all audiences, including fans of other sports.