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Lionel Messi's Sideline Spectacle: Inter Miami Defeated by Montreal

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Find out why Lionel Messi was watching from the sidelines as Montreal handed a tough defeat to Inter Miami. Did he rest or was he injured? Discover the details here!

Lionel Messi made headlines not for his performance on the field but for his absence in Inter Miami's recent match against Montreal. The football legend, dressed in street clothes, watched from the sideline as Montreal capitalized on defensive mistakes by Inter Miami, leading to a challenging loss for Messi's team. Despite the absence of Messi, Montreal's Fernando Alvarez, Matias Coccaro, and Sunusi Ibrahim scored crucial goals, securing a victory over Miami with Leonardo Campana and Jordi Alba managing to score for the losing side.

Inter Miami coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino faced scrutiny over his decision to rest Lionel Messi during the match, defending his choice amidst questions of whether Messi was injured or simply given a break. The match further intensified curiosity around Messi's role in the team and the impact of his presence on the pitch. While Messi's absence raised eyebrows, the game itself provided captivating moments, including a Messi-like finish by Jordi Alba, elevating the excitement for fans despite the defeat.

In another surprising turn of events, Inter Miami's keeper Callender committed a memorable blunder during the match, adding to the dramatic storyline of the game. The nail-biting fixture showcased the unpredictable nature of football and the thrilling twists that can unfold on the field, keeping fans on the edge of their seats till the final whistle.

Wrapping up, the absence of Lionel Messi and the unexpected goalkeeping error by Callender created waves in the football world, sparking debates and discussions among fans and analysts. The match between Inter Miami and Montreal will be remembered not just for the final score but also for the intriguing off-field events that surrounded it, highlighting the unpredictable and electrifying nature of the sport.

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Lionel Messi watches from sideline as Montreal hands his Inter ... (CBS Pittsburgh)

Lionel Messi wore street clothes and watched from a sideline box as Montreal took advantage of several Inter Miami defensive miscues to hand his team its ...

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Inter Miami's Unbeaten Run Ended by Montreal on Lionel Messi's ... (Sports Illustrated)

Fernando Alvarez, Matias Coccaro and Sunusi Ibrahim got the goals for Montreal. Leonardo Campana and Jordi Alba scored for Miami. Lionel Messi did not feature ...

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Inter Miami's Martino defends decision to rest Messi at Montreal ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Inter Miami coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino has defended his decision to rest Lionel Messi in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Montreal.

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VIDEO: Jordi Alba with a Lionel Messi-like finish! Inter Miami ... (Goal.com)

A flick-on from Sergio Busquets put the ball on a platter for Jordi Alba, who drilled home his fiery effort for the Heron's second goal of the game.

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Was Lionel Messi injured or rested? Inter Miami boss Tata Martino ... (Goal.com)

Tata Martino has explained why Lionel Messi sat out Inter Miami's defeat to Montreal, with questions asked of whether he was injured or rested.

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Lionel Messi rested as Inter Miami beaten by Montreal (sportsmax.tv)

Lionel Messi sat out Inter Miami's 3-2 home Major League Soccer defeat to Montreal on Sunday as he w...

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Inter Miami Vs Montreal: Callender Commits Horrid Goalkeeping ... (ABP Live)

It was an entertaining MLS 2024 fixture between Inter Miami and Montreal, with Inter keeper Callender committing THIS blunder. WATCH.

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Revolution's JAFONSO captures eMLS Cup against Inter Miami's ... (New England Revolution)

AUSTIN, TX (Monday, March 11, 2024) \- Major League Soccer (MLS) and EA SPORTS FC Pro concluded the eMLS Cup presented by TikTok tonight with New England ...

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Lionel Messi: Inter Miami coach Tata Martino defends decision to ... (Daily Mail)

Miami were left to rue Messi's absence as Montreal ran out 3-2 winners at Chase Stadium, where a series of defensive mishaps contributed to their first loss ...

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Was Lionel Messi injured or rested? Inter Miami boss Tata Martino ... (Goal.com)

Tata Martino has explained why Lionel Messi sat out Inter Miami's defeat to Montreal, with questions asked of whether he was injured or rested.

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'Our biggest weakness' - Without Lionel Messi available, Inter Miami ... (Goal.com)

Inter Miami defender Serhiy Kryvtsov revealed what he believes is the Heron's "biggest weakness" heading into 2024.

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New England Revolution's JAFONSO wins 2024 eMLS Cup (MLSsoccer.com)

New England Revolution's João Afonso “JAFONSO” Vasconcelos has won the 2024 eMLS Cup presented by TikTok, defeating Inter Miami CF's John “K1john” Kamel by ...

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Academy Update: February 2024 Players of the Month (Inter Miami CF)

With another month of the season in the books for the Inter Miami CF Academy presented by Baptist Health, it's time to announce the players that stood out ...

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