"Messi wants to have a full season with Inter Miami in 2024. However, this is very unlikely, as the famous player has to play for the Argentina team in the FIFA Days and attend the Copa America 2024 in the summer. The MLS will still take place during this time, after the 2024 season schedule has been announced," said Marca (Spain).
Messi will miss up to 7 important matches of Inter Miami Club in MLS 2024
Inter Miami have just signed Luis Suarez, Messi's close friend. But it is also possible that the 36-year-old Uruguayan veteran will miss some important matches like his Argentina teammate, as he could also be called up to the national team by coach Marcelo Bielsa. Suarez has not retired from the Uruguayan national team, but he has only been called up once in 2023 due to the effects of a knee injury.
"Most likely, Suarez can only participate in Copa America 2024. This can help Inter Miami Club maintain part of its strength in the absence of Messi. Compared to Suarez, Messi's role in the Argentina team is extremely important. This famous player has unavoidable commitments and will be present in the team every FIFA Days and Copa America 2024", Marca shared.
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Accordingly, it is expected that Messi or Suarez will miss about 7 important matches of Inter Miami in the 2024 MLS season, including matches against DC United (March 16), New York Red Bulls (March 23), Philadelphia Union (June 15), Columbus Crew (June 19), Nashville (June 29), Charlotte (July 3) and FC Cincinnati (July 6). These matches correspond to the FIFA Days schedule in March 2024, Copa America 2024 (from June 20 to July 14). Not to mention that in September, October and November 2024, the Argentina team will also have matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in South America.
Suarez (left) and Messi now both wear Inter Miami shirts.
Messi's absence will certainly greatly affect Inter Miami's goals in the 2024 season, when they aim to win the MLS Cup, Leagues Cup, CONCACAF Champions Cup and US Open Cup.
"This is also the reason why it is very likely that in the winter transfer window from early 2024, Inter Miami President David Beckham is aiming to recruit more stars to strengthen the squad. One of them is veteran midfielder Ivan Rakitic from Sevilla Club, or midfielder Sergi Roberto of Barcelona," Marca revealed.
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