21 in the MLS.Ĭharlotte are not enjoying the best of campaigns either and currently sits outside of the playoff places. Charlotte getting past Houston could provide a vital shot in the arm of Inter Miami, who faces the North Carolina team on Aug. The Leagues Cup quarter-final is scheduled for Saturday with the Leagues Cup set to be concluded before the MLS restarts. That can't be ignored,” said manager Gerardo Martino. And Inter Miami will fancy their chances of eating into the points deficit, especially with a smiley Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Alba in their team. The team sits bottom of the Eastern Conference, 12 points off the final playoff spot with 12 games left to go and 36 points up for grabs. Inter Miami's uptake in form comes at the right time, with the team searching for a franchise-first trophy, while also attempting to revive their MLS campaign. Messi and Co then held their nerve in the penalty shootout, scoring all five of their attempts to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Leagues Cup, where they are waiting for either Houston Dynamo or Charlotte FC.

I was like, ‘We’ve just beaten all competition to sign the greatest player to ever play our game’.” “When I got the phone call, I had the feeling I had when I walked out at Old Trafford or Wembley. 'I never thought I would have the same feeling as an owner as I had when I was a player,” Beckham said of signing Messi. Becks jumped to his feet and threw his arms out as the crowd went wild in footage captured from the stands and circulating on social media.

Inter Miami manager pays ultimate Lionel Messi compliment as blistering start continuesĬo-owner Beckham, who was instrumental in securing the services of Messi, was in the stands in Dallas to watch the game, and couldn't hide his excitement as he watched a fellow free-kick specialist at work.

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