Podcast: Messi’s debut has quickly had a major impact. How high will Inter Miami rise?
A memorable moment followed by a clinical display of soccer only one of the greatest of all time could deliver.
From his game-winning free kick goal in stoppage time to beat Cruz Azul 2-1 to his two goals and one assist to kickstart a 4-0 rout of Atlanta United, Lionel Messi’s debut couldn’t have gone better for Inter Miami.
Now the question is, just how far can he take Inter Miami this season and beyond?
In just two matches, Inter Miami has been radically transformed from MLS cellar-dweller to global brand and serious contender for both the Leagues Cup and U.S. Open Cup championships.
Is a Cinderella climb in the MLS standings next?
On the latest episode of Inside Inter Miami, Miami Herald Deputy Sports Editor Andre Fernandez and Sportswriter Michelle Kaufman dive into these topics and the off-the-field impact Messi has already had on the franchise, the league and highly-invested companies such as Apple TV in such a short time, and what’s potentially to come.
We also look at the positive effect Messi has had on his teammates on and off the field and how this could mean great things in the near future for Inter Miami, which will play in the round of 32 in the Leagues Cup next week.
You can watch this show on YouTube and on our site at miamiherald.com. The podcast is available on Spotify, iTunes and most other platforms where you listen to your pods. Thank you for watching and listening, and enjoy!
This story was originally published July 27, 2023 at 4:00 AM.
