Inter Miami honors Lionel Messi for his 45th title, Alba scores the winner against Chicago Fire
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In the MLS, Inter Miami honors Lionel Messi for his 45th title after Copa America as Alba scores the winner against Chicago Fire

Inter Miami honors Lionel Messi for his 45th title, Alba scores the winner against Chicago Fire

Tosin Abayomi 06:00 - 21.07.2024

In the MLS, Inter Miami honors Lionel Messi for his 45th title after Copa America as Alba scores the winner against Chicago Fire

When Lionel Messi injured his right ankle during the Copa America final, Inter Miami supporters wept with him, but they were just as thrilled when he raised the trophy following the match.

Messi celebrated for most trophies as a footballer

Even though it is unsure when he will be playing Inter Miami fans paid tribute to the man who became the greatest football player in history in terms of trophies won.

The Inter Miami stadium was filled with fans honoring their biggest star, who was pleased to receive this appreciation from them all.

In the MLS, Inter Miami honors Lionel Messi for his 45th title after Copa America as Alba scores the winner against Chicago Fire
In the MLS, Inter Miami honors Lionel Messi for his 45th title after Copa America as Alba scores the winner against Chicago Fire

How much Leo Messi will miss for his current club is unknown at this point.

Messi's ankle was previously seen to be even more swollen, and he quickly resumed his activities.

In the MLS, Inter Miami honors Lionel Messi for his 45th title after Copa America as Alba scores the winner against Chicago Fire
In the MLS, Inter Miami honors Lionel Messi for his 45th title after Copa America as Alba scores the winner against Chicago Fire

Jordi Alba saves Inter Miami against Chicago Fire

Jordi Alba scored two minutes after Chicago equalized in the second half to help Inter Miami defeat the Fire 2-1.

In the sixth minute, Inter Miami took a 1-0 lead thanks to a goal from rookie Matias Rojas, who has now scored four times this season.

Chicago was behind until the 75th minute when defender Rafael Czichos scored his first goal of the year with a third assist from Gaston Gimenez.

The game ended in a draw until Alba's solo goal in the 77th minute with a left-footed effort from the left side of the area.

In the MLS, Inter Miami honors Lionel Messi for his 45th title after Copa America as Alba scores the winner against Chicago Fire
In the MLS, Inter Miami honors Lionel Messi for his 45th title after Copa America as Alba scores the winner against Chicago Fire

Alba's goal was his fifth in his two seasons with the team, and his fourth this season. He has made 27 appearances and 22 starts.

Inter Miami, which leads the league with 53 points at the half, will host FC Cincinnati on August 24 when play resumes after the league takes a month-long vacation for the Leagues Cup.

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