Messi scores a masterpiece in the coldest match in America

Messi opens goal account in 2025 season

According to the American press, this was the coldest match of Messi's career. The Argentine star has never had to play in such harsh weather conditions, including his long time playing for Barcelona and PSG in Europe.

Despite the extremely cold weather, Messi played extremely well to help Inter Miami win the opening match of the 2025 season.

Despite the unfavorable weather conditions and hard pitch, coach Mascherano still took the risk of sending Messi to the field from the start with veteran striker Suarez in attack, because the famous player always wanted to play in the opening match of Inter Miami's season.

In addition, the team, chaired and co-owned by David Beckham, also started with new faces such as striker Tadeo Allende and Telasco Segovia. Veteran midfielder Sergio Busquets also started from the start, they only missed defender Jordi Alba due to suspension from last season.

With a strong squad, including the excellent central defender Gonzalo Lujan alongside two rising young stars Tomas Aviles and Noah Allen (both 20 years old), Inter Miami played very solidly at home. Before launching many sharp attacks to overwhelm Sporting Kansas City right from the first half of the match. However, unfortunately, both Messi and Suarez had many scoring opportunities in the first 45 minutes, but the shots of these famous players were not on target.

In the second half, Inter Miami maintained strong pressure against Sporting Kansas City. In the 56th minute, from a beautiful pass from Busquets, the attack changed on the home field, allowing Messi to escape and dribble past the opposing defenders, and shoot diagonally with his weaker right foot to score a beautiful opening goal of 1-0.

Messi opens his goal account early in the opening match of the 2025 season

Messi's goal boosted the Inter Miami players' spirits and overcame the weather. They controlled the game with absolute confidence, successfully defending their 1-0 lead after 90 minutes of courageous play. In the final minutes, Sporting Kansas City players increased their pressure in the hope of finding an equalizer, but were unsuccessful.

This first leg win will give Inter Miami an advantage when they host Sporting Kansas City in the second leg at home at 8am on February 26 to increase their chances of reaching the round of 16 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. If they advance, Messi and his teammates will only face a weaker opponent, the Cavalier Club (from Jamaica), and can fully hope to advance to the quarterfinals and aim for the championship.

Alternating the return match with Sporting Kansas City, Inter Miami will play their 2025 MLS season opener against New York City FC at 7:30 a.m. on February 23.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/messi-ghi-sieu-pham-trong-tran-dau-lanh-nhat-tai-nuoc-my-185250220100646819.htm