The world star is substituted and meets at Miami’s victory in the Champions Cup. The fans – and also the opponent’s coach – are thrilled.
Lionel Messi convinced at his premiere in Jamaica as a substitute and reached the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup with Inter Miami. The Argentine world champion came from the bank in the 2-0 (1-0) against Cavalier FC in Kingston in the 53rd minute and scored the goal to the final score (90.+2). The first leg had already won Miami 2-0, Messi was missing in the game.
The 37-year-old had exposed three games in a row, but after the little breather he was fully there in his first game in Jamaica. “He felt very good, he met, the Jamaicans could see him – it was a great night for everyone,” said Messi’s coach Javier Mascherano.
Luis Suárez (37th) shot Miami in the lead and towards the quarter -finals. However, the fans in the nation -stadium of Kingston – and probably also the coach of the hosts – were looking forward to Messi’s use. “It was electrifying. People came here to see Messi somehow. When he came to the field, I made a few changes to calm everyone, but I knew that an effect would occur,” said Rudolph Speid.
The Cavalier FC plays a maximum of 3000 fans in a small stadium in a small stadium. For the appearance of the world star, the club moved in the 35,000 spectator in the capital’s 35,000 spectators. For Miami and Messi, the Champions Cup against Los Angeles FC continues.