Lionel Messi to leave Inter Miami, MLS? Here's what Argentina world-cup winning star has revealed
Inter Miami and Argentina soccer legend Lionel Messi had heart-break in MLS Cup playoffs as Atlanta United emerged winner in Game 3.
With this, questions and apprehensions were raised about the World Cup winning star's future in Major League Soccer.
After speculations in the social media and news outlets, Messi has decided to reveal his future plans.
A season ended in which we continued to grow as a club and, although we achieved some goals, we wanted more, Messi wrote on Instagram Monday.
Thanks to all the people who joined and supported us.
Now let's get ready to come back stronger next year, Messi posted.
Messi's contract with Inter Miami will expire in 2025.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami suffered a shock first round elimination from the MLS playoffs after a 3-2 home defeat to Atlanta United on Saturday.
Miami had won the regular season campaign with a record points total but after losing twice in the best-of-three series, the MLS Cup favourites and their eight-times Ballon d'Or winner are out.
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Atlanta United saw to that with a massive upset, sending the game's most decorated player and biggest-spending team home earlier than anyone imagined.
Jamal Thiaré scored twice, Bartosz Slisz's header in the 76th minute was the winner, and Atlanta United stunned Inter Miami 3-2 on Saturday night to win their best-of-three first round MLS Cup playoff series in three games.
Two free kicks by Messi in the final minutes hit the wall of Atlanta defenders, and time eventually ran out.
Messi’s header — yes, header — in the 65th minute tied the match at 2-2, but the hosts never reclaimed the lead and Brad Guzan stopped almost everything that came his way in the Atlanta net to seal the upset.
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When will Lionel Messi's Inter Miami contract expire?A1.
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami contract expire in 2025.
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Is Lionel Messi on Instagram?A2.
Lionel Messi is on Instagram.
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