Saturday night was very sad for the fans of the Inter Miamisince the Florida team suffered a defeat against Cincinnati (0-1) which marked their definitive elimination from the fight for the playoffs. Although mathematics still offered a small hope, ‘Tata’ Martino’s painting needed a miracle to move forward. Lionel MessiSergio Busquets and Jordi Alba came to the team with the hope of taking it to the top, but the reality was different.
The loss to Cincinnati left Inter Miami out of the title race, meaning Messi will embark on an extensive period of rest. After the next two matches of the MLS regular season, Lionel will not play soccer for four months.
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During this time, he is expected to participate in some matches in the 2026 Qualifiers with the Argentine national team, but nothing at the club level. The next MLS season in the United States will begin in February, when Messi will end his well-deserved rest.
Messi’s absence during these four months will be deeply felt in the world of football. Messi is not simply a player; He is a sports institution. His magic, vision and abilities have amazed fans around the world for years.
Since his arrival at Inter, Lionel Messi has demonstrated his immense value. The team has won only one game of the six in which Messi was absent due to injury and has only lost one of the 13 games in which Messi started. These statistics speak of the overwhelming importance of the Argentine in the team’s performance.
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The question everyone is asking is what Messi’s future holds during these four months. Although there has been speculation about the possibility of him being loaned out to another club, such as Barcelona, it does not appear to be an imminent option. For now, fans will have to wait patiently until his return in February.
The elimination of Inter Miami from MLS marks the beginning of a long period of rest for Lionel Messi. His influence on the team and his importance in football in general are undeniable. His absence will be deeply felt, but it will also open a chapter of speculation about his future and where we will see him play.
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