In a press conference on Monday, Inter Miami coach Tata Martino confirmed that Lionel Messi is the new captain of the club, which he recently joined.
Lionel Messi, who recently joined David Beckham’s Major League Soccer franchise, wasted no time in taking on the captain’s armband. In his first match with the team last Friday, Messi came on as a substitute and immediately assumed the temporary captaincy. Following this performance, Argentine coach Tata Martino confirmed in a press conference on Monday that this change is now permanent.
As the captain of the Argentine national team, Messi recently lifted the World Cup in December, demonstrating his leadership and ability to lead his team to success. However, during his time at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), he was not designated as the captain. Therefore, his role as captain at Inter Miami marks a return to his roots, as it is a role he held in his last year at FC Barcelona, where he is the club’s greatest legend, having won numerous titles with them.
As a reminder, the star Argentine’s first appearance in the Inter Miami jersey was a success. He secured victory for his team with a superb free-kick late in the game against the Mexican club Cruz Azul, sealing a final score of 2-1 in favor of his team during the Leagues Cup.
