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Lionel Messi's Absence Shakes Up Inter Miami vs. CF Montreal Clash

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Find out why Messi missed the crucial match against CF Montreal and how it impacted Inter Miami! โšฝ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Inter Miami faced a tough challenge against CF Montreal, ultimately losing 3-2 in a thrilling match. Lionel Messi, the superstar, was notably absent due to an injury sustained in a previous game. Montreal's Fernando Alvarez, Matias Coccaro, and Sunusi Ibrahim scored the goals securing their victory, while Miami's Leonardo Campana and Jordi Alba tried to salvage the game with their goals.

Inter Miami's coach, Gerardo 'Tata' Martino, faced criticism for resting Messi during the crucial match. Despite the defeat, Martino defended his decision, emphasizing the long-term well-being of the team's star player. The absence of Messi had a significant impact on Miami's performance, leading to their unbeaten run coming to an end.

In a surprising turn of events, Messi's absence led to the spotlight shining on other players in the team. Without their star player, Miami struggled to maintain their momentum, showcasing the team's reliance on Messi. The match against Montreal highlighted the challenges Miami faces in his absence.

On a brighter note, Inter Miami CF Academy players Santiago Morales, Nicholas Almeida, and Daniel Pinter received recognition by being called up to the U.S. U-17 MYNT team. This demonstrates the club's commitment to nurturing young talent, ensuring a promising future for the team.

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CF Montreal beats Inter Miami 3-2 as Messi watches from sideline (Okotoks Today)

The injury happened in a 2-2 draw at Nashville in the CONCACAF Champions Cup last week. Messi went to contest a pass from Nashville's Lukas Macnaughton, who ...

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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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Lionel Messi ruled OUT for Inter Miami! Argentine superstar misses ... (Goal.com)

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi misses his first match of the 2024 MLS season after being ruled out against CF Montreal due to injury.

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

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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Inter Miami player ratings vs. CF Montreal: Rough watch for Lionel ... (Goal.com)

Without several stars, the Herons just couldn't quite prevent themselves from falling apart in their fourth MLS match of the season.

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Messi out for Inter Miami vs. Montreal Sunday. Suarez, Busquets on ... (Miami Herald)

Messi was listed as questionable with a shin injury on the MLS availability list released Friday night, and the official reason given for his absence Sunday was ...

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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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Called Up: Morales, Almeida and Pinter Called Up by U.S. U-17 ... (Inter Miami CF)

Inter Miami CF midfielder Santiago Morales and Inter Miami CF Academy players Nicholas Almeida and Daniel Pinter have been named in the the U.S. U-17 MYNT's ...

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VIDEO: Lionel Messi always shows up! Inter Miami star attends ... (Goal.com)

Lionel Messi attended Inter Miami's MLS clash against Montreal with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo, after being ruled out of the game through injury.

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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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