'They are not overshadowed': Inter manager outlines Lionel Messi's impact among teammates

Lionel Messi's entrance into the US Soccer circuit has provided nourishment. Inter Miami roped in the World Cup champ, and the outfit has remained in an upward spiral. The Argentine has been a real needle mover in the US, as he can draw a gigantic mass of audience. Moreover, the MLS club was among the worst-performing sides and had a winless streak, but Messi has changed everything. The forward is not only improving the fans' experience but also positively impacting the Inter team's dressing room. The Inter Miami manager is also experiencing Messi's positive influence in the dressing room.

3 things you need to know

• Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami from PSG
• Inter Miami hasn't lost any match since Leo's arrival
• Messi, Busquets and Alba have made a united form at Inter Miami

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Lionel Messi's positive influence in Inter Miami

Lionel Messi has had a positive influence since he arrived at Inter Mami. He rejected massive deals from the Saudi Arabian outfit, Al-Hilal, and seems to be enjoying the time of his life. But the Argentine is also helping the team to grow and become a better side in the US Soccer League. Inter Miami manager Gerardo Martino opens up on Messi's influence in the locker room. 

[Lionel Messi participates in a training session for the Inter Miami MLS soccer team, in Fort Lauderdale; Image: AP]

In his interaction with the media, Martino mentioned, 'What we have seen so far is that they are growing. They are not overshadowed by the greatness of the three players that we are talking about but instead are focused on being able to learn from everything that they have done in their careers.

'It is not easy for the players that we have here to receive players with so much history, with so many titles, with such good ability, with such a legacy in world football, In that sense, I think we are on the right track,' Martino added.

Lionel Messi brings a new celebration at Inter Miami

Leo Messi has had two games donning the Inter Miami outfit and has scored in both of them. The maiden goal for the MLS outfit was a free-kick, which was a match-winning score for them. In the second game, Messi started the game and scored two goals. 

Messi's scores led to the fans getting ecstatic, and he also introduced a new celebration. He held his hand and pointed towards club co-owner David Beckham, who was smiling after he performed the gesture. Messi's wife then confirmed the expression to be a Thor reference, when he lifts his hand to summon the Mjolnir.

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