Inter Miami honored Lionel Messi on Saturday after he picked up his 45th title of his career in Argentina's Copa America final win over Colombia last Sunday. Messi was celebrated on the field at Chase Stadium ahead of Saturday's match against the Fire. Messi, wearing a boot on his right foot, was in attendance for the match despite not playing. Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas said, "Tonight we celebrate something we have never seen before and possibly will never see again. Tonight we celebrate a great milestone of our captain Leo Messi in becoming the footballer who has lifted the most trophies in the history of this sport.” He added, "And I am sure he won't stop at 45; we hope he can lift many more in the future” (ESPN.com, 7/20).
Making history and inspiring the next generation 🐐 pic.twitter.com/7xPTNGcHS6
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 21, 2024
