Inter Miami confirm Lionel Messi as their new captain ahead of Atlanta United match

Lionel Messi has taken football in USA to new heights within just 10 days of his arrival. Argentine captain scored on his debut against Cruz Azul, making it a historic debut after coming as a substitute. Prior to Messi’s arrival, Inter Miami were winless in ir last six games. magician scored match-winning freekick to break poor streak and give club a promising start.

3 things you need to kw

• MLS's Inter Miami beat Cruz Azul by 2-1
• Sergio Busquets and Messi performed great on ir debuts 
• Inter Miami will face Atlanta United in Leagues Cup clash on July 26, 2023 

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Lionel Messi will take on captain's armband for Inter Miami

(Lionel Messi in action for Miami, Im-AP)

Despite having featured in just one game and less than 90 minutes of action for Inter Miami, Lionel Messi is about to be appointed team's captain. In a news conference, head coach Tata Marti anunced choice and praised Messi's leadership abilities. Messi scored an outstanding last-second free kick in his Leagues Cup debut off bench to secure a 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul.

Gregore, a defensive midfielder for Inter Miami, is team's current captain, however, he is out indefinitely with an injury. Messi will likely take over as captain of Inter Miami. Messi wore captain’s armband when he made his debut for club.

Messi served as captain of Argentine national team, and led to ir 3rd FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and frequently donned captain's armband for Barcelona. Despite t being a formally designated captain at Paris Saint-Germain, Messi's position as captain of Inter Miami is t unexpected considering his remarkable career and position as team's most well-kwn player.

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Which Barcelona players could join Inter Miami this season?

According to reports, free-nt Andres Iniesta is most likely to join his former buddies, i:e Messi, Busquets, and Jordi Alba with whom he spent best time of his career at FC Barcelona, winning numerous trophies and making Barca one of most dominant teams in Europe for more than a decade. Ar ex-Barca star, Luis Suarez, is also reported to be joining his ex-teammates but re is official offer from MLS side.