Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami training as Argentine icon shifts focus to MLS playoff push following emotional national team farewell
Lionel Messi has returned to Inter Miami training following his final appearance for the Argentina national team. He is now focused on leading his club through the remainder of the MLS regular season and securing a strong position for the upcoming playoffs.
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Messi's presence is a major driver for MLS viewership and commercial growth, making his fitness and performance critical for the league's postseason success.
Lionel Messi has resumed first-team training with Inter Miami after bidding an emotional farewell to the Argentina national team in Buenos Aires. The veteran forward is now fully focused on steering the Florida club through the final weeks of the regular Major League Soccer campaign ahead of their anticipated postseason championship push.
The 39-year-old icon has returned to Florida to build up his fitness following an emotional farewell outing in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Benin on Tuesday. He signed off in style in front of his home supporters in Buenos Aires, dispatching a penalty and setting up two goals. Under head coach Kily Gonzalez, his attention is now firmly fixed on seeing out the regular season to lock down an MLS playoff berth.
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