What Messi taught his young teammate Cremaschi after reaching the final of the US Open Cup

After becoming the champion of the Leagues Cup, Inter Miami took another step forward with a victory over FC Cincinnati to reach the final of the US Open Cup.

The person who took the 5th penalty and also the last penalty for Inter Miami is young midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi, who was called up by coach Javier Mascherano to the Argentina U20 team but is also in the sights of the US team. played some matches for the US U19).

At the end of the semi-final, Cremaschi chatted with CBS Sports and revealed what Messi told him after scoring the winner from the penalty spot.

“He congratulated me. He's used to winning. But I like it," said the 18-year-old, brought up from Inter Miami's academy. Later, Cremaschi added: “Sometimes I sit and think about my position and it's hard to believe. I never thought I would get where I am now. But I think about continuing to work and strive for more.”

On the other hand, Cremaschi also emphasized that Messi is always interested in the youngest members of the team: "Messi always tries to help the youngest, he tries to understand what we need. We listen to everything he has to say because he is the best player in the world."

Despite being very young, Cremaschi is an important piece of coach Gerardo Martino's plan. Up to now, he has played 30 matches (22 starting matches), contributed 2 goals and 5 assists.

Cremaschi added that coach Martino asked when he came on in the last minute for Leonardo Campana: "He told me I was fit, so control the ball, move actively and occupy space. . That's what I tried to do." As a result, the midfielder had a slot for Josef Martinez to make it 3-2 for Inter Miami in extra time.