Last Updated: March 15, 2024, 14:31 IST
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo.
In the second leg of their tie, Messi was hurled at with a number of Ronaldo chants by Nashville followers to catch the Argentine off-guard.
Lionel Messi had the proper response to followers chanting Cristiano Ronaldo’s title in a match between Inter Miami and Nashville FC.
The Argentine soccer maestro lately guided Miami to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup having disposed of Nashville 5-3 on mixture within the Round of 16. In the second leg of their tie, Messi was hurled at with a number of Ronaldo chants by Nashville followers to catch the Argentine off-guard.
However, La Pulga remained unbothered and scored a wonderful aim off a dribble seconds later. The video of the whole sequence was uploaded by ESPN FC on Instagram. The submit learn, “Nashville fans were chanting ‘Ronaldo’ at Lionel Messi and then he did this”.
The first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 tie between Inter Miami and Nashville FC was performed on March 8. The conflict was hosted on the GEODIS Park. The sport started with an early shock for Miami as Nashville discovered the again of the online in solely the fourth minute. The second half additionally noticed Nashville discover one other netting to guide Miami by two. However, Lionel Messi introduced one again for his facet by changing a Luis Suarez help within the 52nd minute. The Uruguay ahead was capable of rescue a draw for Miami by scoring one in all his personal within the dying phases of regulation.
This brings us to the match that happened yesterday, March 14, between Inter Miami and Nashville FC within the second leg. The match was hosted on the Chase Stadium and noticed Miami discover early success. Luis Suarez scored the opening aim off an help from Lionel Messi in solely the eighth minute. Messi later added Miami’s second within the twenty third minute. In the second half, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner was substituted for Ross Taylor in minute 50. The resolution labored out effectively for Miami as Taylor sealed a 3rd for his facet off a Suarez cross. The ultimate whistle noticed the match end 3-1 in favour of Miami. Nashville’s solely netting on the night time got here within the 93rd minute from Sam Surridge.
Post-game, it was confirmed by Inter Miami coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino that Messi was taken out of play as a consequence of a gentle leg damage. The substitution was made as a precautionary measure to stop the damage from worsening. Off their essential victory towards Nashville FC, Miami are actually set to face the winners of both Monterrey or FC Cincinnati within the final eight of the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2024.
