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It turns out that a footballer as great as Lionel Messi also needs to adapt to a new environment. This is what Messi did when he joined Inter Miami.
After two decades of a career in Europe, Messi decided to move to Inter Miami in July 2023. His move to Inter Miami seemed like a sign that Messi was approaching retirement.
However, Messi immediately had an impact on the team by scoring a goal in his debut match and bringing the club to the Leagues Cup title. Unfortunately, Messi couldn’t help much in MLS because Inter Miami failed to qualify for the playoffs.
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Messi’s first full season was better. He was able to lead Inter Miami to win the MLS Supporter Shield, with a record for regular season points, and qualify for the playoffs. He scored 20 goals and 16 assists, even though he only played 19 times in a total of 34 matches!
A performance that could be said to be impressive for a player who is 37 years old. Moreover, Messi was absent for a long time due to an ankle injury after appearing in the Copa America.
What Messi is currently showing cannot be separated from his adjustment process. Because as he gets older, Messi has to adapt to his physical condition and the competition in which he plays.
The way to do this is to change his playing style so that he can adapt to MLS.
“I have changed my playing style due to conditions, situations and also age. I have adapted a little to everything. I am starting to rebuild myself and adapt to a league that is relatively new for me. I felt very comfortable from the start,” Messi was quoted as saying. ESPN.
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