Messi Injury Doesn't Slow Inter Miami: Suarez's Brace Secures Victory

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March 18, 2024 · 1 min read

Messi Injury Doesn't Slow Inter Miami: Suarez's Brace Secures Victory
FootBall | March 18, 2024
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez celebrated scoring against Nashville SC on March 13, 2024 in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 match. (Image: Nathan Ray Seebeck/USA TODAY Sports)

Lionel Messi absent due to a hamstring injury watched from home as Luis Suarez his Inter Miami teammate showcased his prowess in a 3-1 victory against D.C. United. Suarez coming off the bench scored two goals within 23 minutes solidifying Inter Miami win. Despite Messi injury, Inter Miami coach Tata Martino emphasized the importance of his recovery for future matches including the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals.

Meanwhile, Messi fellow Barcelona alumnus Jordi Alba and Suarez started the game on the bench. The absence of Messi didn’t deter Inter Miami with Suarez and Alba as potential game-changers from the sidelines. On the marketing front, Messi influence extends beyond the soccer field evident in his massive social media following and recent media partnerships.

Despite Messi absence, soccer enthusiasts can catch all the MLS action on Apple TV this weekend. Additionally, Messi made headlines when he was spotted wearing Argentina new Copa America 2024 jersey kit sparking excitement among fans. Meanwhile, at the Oscars a border collie named Messi stole the spotlight adding to the buzz surrounding the soccer superstar.