Messi angrily exits pitch corridor followingloss to New York Red Bulls, as Inter Miami teammates celebrate triumph.
Unhappy Lionel Messi Skips Post-Win Celebrations
In a surprising turn of events, Lionel Messi, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, made a beeline for the locker room after scoring a stunning goal that sealed Inter Miami's 4-1 victory against New York Red Bulls at the Chase Stadium. Despite his decisive contribution, Messi showed no desire to join his jubilant teammates in the celebrations following the final whistle.
Messi's quick exit came after he scored Miami's fourth goal in the 67th minute, ending their disappointing three-game losing streak across all competitions. Fellow scorers in the game were Fafa Picault, Marcelo Weingandt, and Luis Suarez.
As the team partied, Messi moved towards the tunnel, leaving many interested spectators questioning his sudden disassociation. So far, no official explanation has been provided for Messi's surprise quick exit.
During the match, Messi seemed to be battling fatigue in the second half. At one point, he was seen dropping to his knees in front of the Miami bench[1]. Inter Miami had played eight games in April due to their participation in the Concacaf Champions Cup, leading some to speculate that the heavy schedule might have taken its toll on Messi.
Post-game, head coach Javier Mascherano acknowledged the team's need for the win, saying, "We needed this victory after three defeats, and to have some very good feelings again." He further explained that they had been more effective in their attacks in the first half, while trying to manage the game better in the second half[1].
This incident comes after a tough week for Inter Miami, who were eliminated from the Concacaf Champions League by Vancouver Whitecaps[3]. Despite the setback, Mascherano emphasized the team's determination to compete and reach the top[3].
Miami is currently in fourth place in the Eastern Conference of the MLS and is preparing for important Club World Cup games, set to commence next month. Mascherano expressed the team's resolve to learn from their mistakes and focus on their performance in the MLS[3].
Meanwhile, former teammate Luis Suarez revealed an intriguing detail about Messi, stating that he never asks the prolific footballer a certain question[5]. Rumors also persist about an apparent feud between Messi and his teammates prior to the match against New York[4]. However, these stories remain unconfirmed.
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