Messi leads the Inter Miami internationals
As Inter Miami is experiencing what could be described as its most international moment. A total of five first-team players have been called up by their respective national teams for their commitments in this month of September FIFA break. Three of them, including the star player of the Florida project, Lionel Messi, are participating in the start of the South American Qualifiers, while the other two are focused on the European Championship qualifying phase.
Inter Miamis players on FIFA duty
Among all of The Herons to take flight, Messi is undoubtedly the most productive player for his nation. While it is true that the rest are playing relatively secondary roles, Argentinas number 10 emerged, once again, as the true hero in what was an agonizing one-goal victory over Ecuador.
Now, with the second part of this FIFA period on the horizon, those back in Miami are counting the days for the teams proud internationals to return to its ranks and continue their journey towards climbing the table, and into an unlikely playoff position. Unlike other leagues, the MLS has not halted during this period, and the Herons continue to compete with an alternate lineup as they await the return of their global stars.
