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- Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to Lionel Messi's goal in Inter Miami's 4-0 victory against Philadelphia in MLS Leagues and debate whether Messi's dominance is showing a lack of quality at times within MLS. The duo also talk about Lionel Messi in relation to the news surrounding the Saudi Pro League
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It was a goalkeeper mistake that Messi smelled from 30 meters away. People often think it's one or the other, but Messi is good because he sees what other people don't. He doesn't try long shots like that every game. His game isn't a combination of flashy tricks, but doing just enough at the exact right time.
Agreed. Messi plays at another level from the majority of the other professionals. So impressive! That's what makes him the GOAT.
@@cesarjomexactamente, no por nada es la cabra de todos los deportes… ser la cabra del deporte madre y el mas conocido del mundo es algo que no todos pueden lograr.
Absolutely. Yes, the GK was out of position, but maybe another player wouldn't have detected that and would've passed the ball instead. With Messi, he'll make you pay for every mistake you make, and even some you don't make.
@@cesarjom It's truly amazing, and it can be measured too. This video (which isn't about Messi per se) left me speechless, and it's all about last year Messi, nothing about his prime. ua-cam.com/video/IGeawRX0tUY/v-deo.html
yes even Rooney didn't dominate MLS like Messi did
Messi has been scoring 40 and 50 goals a season for Barcelona. He had 20 and 20 for PSG last season and won the world cup and being the best player of the season. What were you all really expecting? The man is just having fun and smiling. His family is happy which is most important.
Bale was right when he said it would be a vacation for Messi.
@@jeremypearson6852 yeah.. Only one different thing about his Vacation and our Vacation, that we need to spend a couple thousand of bucks to enjoy it 😁
Dude scored 91 goals in the 2012 season as well
@@serenity192that’s a record he broke Mullers record and gave Bayern Munich a signed shirt,
That shirt is in bayerns museum.
Goat 🐐
Keep saying the same but the haters keep coming out with "lol MLS bad defending". And it's somewhat true (and I say with no small amount of chagrin that Philly's defensive strategy and goalkeeping were horrendous last night), as outside of the top few squads, defending really is a glaring weak point in MLS. But again, what did you think he would do, considering what he's done against the world's best?
Yes it was a goalkeeper mistake... but the fact that Messi saw it from that far away and then placed the ball in the side netting from that far away quickly enough is absolutely insane.
No not a Goalkeeper's fault. Also there were 3 defenders who did not expect that Messi will shoot that from that far. He did almost the same against Mexico in the 2022 WC. it was genius of Messi who saw that oppertunity in 1-2 seconds and created that accurate angle and shot to push the ball into the goal post. Stunning goal.
Reminded of goal vs Mexico.
I rather think he saw that the goal keeper was bad down on ground on the goal before!
@@ayasswainGoalkeeper was out of position. He was veering to his right hand side, Messi noticed from that far away, and put the ball in the GKs left hand side bottom corner.
It wasn't a powerful shot, if GK was in position he'd have been able to save it
@@ayasswain .. The goalkeeper lost his bearings and .. LOOKED back at the goalpost to repositioned himself .. that's all it took for Messi to catch him "wrongfooted" .. It is a mistake because most goalkeepers use the white lines in the small penalty area to figure out there location in relation to the goal .. looking back is a "no no"...
Messi didn’t just bring value to Inter Miami but to the MLS as a whole. I have not once in my life seen a mls before and I’m on my 4th since Messi came over
As an American, I never cared about MLS. Now that I have seen a few inter Miami games, I have watched more non Miami games than Miami. It’s super entertaining. I actually prefer the chaos when compared to many European leagues.
You aren't watching mls, you are watching messi, big difference. MLS players are still sub par players. It's basically kick the ball and chase it, reminiscent of NFL
@@freedomsong9747 did you read what we just said. We are watching the rest of the MLS.
He brought the US together. Look how many people are coming out to see him lol
Came here to say this. Bingooooo
It is very easy for us to say that this was a goalkeeper's mistake while we sit on our couch. Now imagine there is a guy who smelled that mistake from 30 yards out within a split second all while sprinting and hustling with 2 defenders. That is some next level vision. Lionel Fkn Messi ladies & gentlemen.
Messi sees things other players can’t see.
protik_d: My uncle doesn't believe you at all. 🙄
Thank you!!! Apparently Alexi Lalas, did not play enough professional games to learn that.
Well said
Lies again? No problem unless they were talking about low budget
MLS should take this as an oportunnity to increase the current level
Thats the point
Phillys coach said last night in his presser that it’s inevitable that there’s gonna be a cap change
Exactly
Agreed!
No, it is not a problem cause he is old. But Messi has a lot to teach every MLS player.
That is why is playing in the MLS.
If 25 year old Messi would play in MLS that would be nonsense.
MLS level is too low
I think its great that he is exposing MLS. This means MLS teams will have to up their playing which will raise the league's standard "iron sharpens iron".
True.....they need to start playing football, beautiful magical footbsll
They'll be forced to invest in better players to compete with the monster team that inter miami is turning out to be with only 3 "big" players. They either spend money for better players or step up with local talent and scouting
Yep. I think MLS has a lot of entertaining attacking talent but Messi is predictably running riot against these defenses. MLS squads will have to spend more on coaching and shoring up their back lines.
Like the Philadelphia union coach said… MLS will change and all teams will need to step up.
Thinking how to stop a player like Messi will make them better coaches. E.g Morinho
@nueliyke4680 Facts. And playing against a player of Messi's caliber will raise the standard of mls players and us football as a whole. They're gonna level up.
No, it is not a problem cause he is old. But Messi has a lot to teach every MLS player.
That is why is playing in the MLS.
If 25 year old Messi would play in MLS that would be nonsense.
MLS level is too low
Agreed… I just enjoy watching Messi playing in the MLS… I’ve watched every Miami game since Messi has arrived…
Same I got the mls season pass just for Messi 🎉
My father, who hates subscriptions and doesn't sign up for anything but free tv, actually subscribed to MLS Pass. I never thought I would see the day he gives into a subscription service. Crazy the power that Messi has.
Me too❤
Guilty 🙋🏻♂️
Me too. People can say whatever they want, but i don ‘t see how he plays any different then when he was in Barcelona.
It's a smart goal. Messi most likely noticed that the ball bounces on the pitch and he kicked it just right to give a little bounce. It's hard for goalkeepers to deal with balls like that.
Was perfectly timed with the jump of the goali. The goali could only move the ball, when half of the travel distance was alredy traveled.
messi is overrated... always was always will be... it is the league that is very weak....
As a European watching MLS for the first time since Messi joined Ive actually been enjoying the games and the league and taken more of an interest. The games have been very attacking and it reminds me of old school football.
Sure its not the best quality but people like myself enjoy watching all types of football, it doesnt always have to be the Premier League. I havent watched any of the Saudi League as of yet.
Did you watch any of the semifinal games last night?
exactly , people keep wanting to compare the MLS to the best leagues in the world but theres no point in that. it is not comparable but it is what it is. Enjoy it for what it is. it is exciting and exhilarating and sometimes annoying and hilarious. with messi and his buds here the league will no doubt have to grow and raise its ceiling fast. and that is exciting.
@@LustyyOG yes, even the Miami players have gotten so much better from the first time I watched them, they're passing the ball around with alot of confidence which is great to see.
@@golfer435 yeah I watched the Miami game and highlights of the Nashville game.
I've been saying this for a while - the MLS isn't and won't become the Premier League. The Premier League is in a league of its own, much like La Liga or Serie A. While I appreciate the MLS's ambitions, believing it needs to reach that level is unrealistic. It's fantastic that it's getting more exposure through this initiative, but the concern lies in what happens after that Messi departs. Right now, there's no need to worry, but the question is whether the perception of the MLS will remain the same or diminish once his influence fades.
The best there is, was and ever will be... Lionel Andres Messi... GOAT...🐐❤️🇦🇷⚽
Football level at a country can't just improve overnight but with the right player and media focus, it for sure can give you lot more attention, make viewers more interested. Lionel Messi is the best thing that has happened to USA when it comes to football. Your ratings, views, ticket sales are off the charts only because of him. Millions of fans around the world are watching MLS teams play just because of him many of who didn't even know or heard of a single club from MLS. This will make many many professional footballers from Europe and around the world interested in playing at MLS which will significantly improve your league's standard. Little kids in USA might see Messi playing in front of their eyes and aspire to become a football player. Utilize him well and you might have a chance of become a strong footballing nation in 10-15 years
Well said...
I had to stay awake just to watch this match at 2am caz of messi and I had to go to work at 4am.. I didn't sleep caz of this match
Maybe. But we’ve been hearing this since Pele. what is really going to change the talent and overall culture and make the MLS a major professional league in the US is homegrown talent. The youth system needs to change…which it is, and we need better developmental feeding clubs that starts at a young age and filters into the USL (the league below the MLS). That and gettting more top talent from Latin America (as the US has a huge Latino population). The MLS has a long way to go, it’s getting better, but it’s not just Euro talent that’s going to make it legit! It has to start in our neck of the woods and side of the pond !
@@mackdeen7021 he basically said the same thing....
'Little kids in the USA might see Messi playing in front of their eyes' how many of these little kids are able to pay $500+ for tickets. LOL And the rich parents and kids that can pay these ticket prices, will NEVER be good soccer players. It was cheaper to see Messi play at Barcelona in his prime, than it is to see him play in the MLS. This is really bad for the league and getting kids to play etc.
Even if Messi is as dominant in the US as he was in Barcelona the league will flourish; as did La liga in Spain and even League 1 in France
Bruh, la liga didn't need to flourish it already was LA ligas you know it, and league 1 had a bunch of stars in psg already though Messi brought more viewers and fans from Argentina to psg
@@dagosegovia843like Messi didn't make it more elite
@@dagosegovia843La liga was at its peak till Messi was there. Now it's declining.
@@dagosegovia843- you’ve no idea. Barcelona was down in the dumps languishing amongst the bottom of the pile until the golden era began with Ronaldinho for few incredible years and then Messi for a long time ! La Liga as a whole got its life back. Hope same happens with MLS here.
He is not a problem he is the goal. The goal to get MLS as good as the rest of the world. He will make MLS better in the long run just like Beckham did when he came here. He is everything the league needs right now. More kids will take up soccer, more people will go to games and the sport will grown and thrive because of him being here.
You're right!!
" The goal to get MLS as good as the rest of the world" never going to happen. If you are a young good player especially coming out of south america, and you have a choice to go play for Barcelona or Real, Liverpool or Manchester United, for example. do you choose Nashville in the MLs instead? not going to happen.
Well seeing that the MLS beat EVERY CONCACAF team in this leagues cup I would say we are getting better plus we have several players who are now playing in the UK and Europe. The day will come when we will be just as good. It of course will take time but it will happen.@@tomzphone
It could be if (a big if) everyone values progress to be a better team/player/coach and raise their level by taking young players and having older professional players mentor those young players. The league has tremendous potential that is not realized for non-sporting reasons. Very simple, want to win more? Get better, invest, work hard! Messi's presence in the league stimulates the level of the other teams in a good way and this is what will make them improve for the better.
Well Said
I've watched soccer all my life, but stayed away from the MLS because, it just wasn't appealing. I have two local teams here in LA that are not bad and have won championships but I have never bothered to follow them. With Messi being here, it has been an eye opener and I am catching myself watching MLS games little by little. For example, I never knew Nashville had a soccer team, and I was watching the game yesterday and the crowd gave me Bundesliga vibes. This is me, I know a lot of people will start jumping ship to catch these MLS games.
You are probably the first American that openly says he's watching European football with a passion. Fantastic to hear that! And yes I agree, Nashville was a great atmosphere, maybe someday USA will have games like in the Bundesliga, according to atmosphere
MLS is its own thing and it's got its own history and stories. If you keep an open mind you can enjoy it for what it is. Even when El classico had MSN and BBC trading blows, you had great storylines going in MLS like when LA had its strongest team ever with Beckham, Donovan and Keane going at it with the Goonies at Stanford. The game didn't rival the quality of Europe but the excitement for those watching definitely had.
with Messi here, MLS will be the best league in the world
That’s beautiful to her or read, hope football grow up quickly in USA
@@DarkVenimage That's a nice goal to have, but it should compete with itself. MLS has gigantic problems in its structure, not having relegation is a huge problem for keeping the quality up there. Relegation makes a league competetive from start to finish, from bottom to top of the points chart.
He motivates his team
Its not just him
Are all together
All players scores much more
He gaves all the penalties to martinez
Even the goalie has improve a lot
Exactly! A rising tide raises all ships
No, it is not a problem cause he is old. But Messi has a lot to teach every MLS player.
That is why is playing in the MLS.
If 25 year old Messi would play in MLS that would be nonsense.
MLS level is too low
It’s remarkable how he has adjusted to his new teammates. A new qb usually has to adjust to new wide receivers, a new ol. The timing is so critical. But he instinctively knows how his teammates move, their speed, how they’ll break into the open. They can play fast and loose with him. He’s made them all better.
@@gatesurfer like Tom Brady his first season with Tampa
If you watch what Messi did.. he took a touch away from the pressuring 2 players and towards #5.. he was looking left at Alba and as soon as #5 looked away.. he shot towards the right corner. Blake was covering his near post and had to recover across the goal for a perfectly placed shot.. that Goal was Messi recognizing the situation and delivering.
Thank you!!! Apparently Alexi Lalas, did not play enough professional games to learn that.
Sure cover the near post from 30 meters, brilliant goalkeeping lol.
Wonder why that same question did not arise when he scored 96 goals in on year...while in La Liga. Or when he scored more goals than games played in his La Liga years. He score 50 in 37 games one year, 46 in 32 in another and had other years when he scored more goals than games played. Think about it , scoring more times than you actually played. Seems to me, he's just being Messi. Lionel Messi has America ALL TO HIMSELF. CR7 decides to go to Riyadh instead of LA or NY. And now Neymar just decided to go to Riyadh instead of LA. And poor little Messi just gets to be in Miami and own a country of 330million people. For that decision alone the Boy is the G O A T.
Yeah but one big difference is he did that when he was at his very best, in his prime. Messi is 36 years old now, he wasn't doing massive numbers at PSG so him doing what he's doing in the MLS says more about the league than him
@@mkphasard3026 Right, so you want to world to believe that Lionel Messi is now dependent on the quality of the league to dominate and not his skills. Good luck with that my friend.
@@trevg9450 Look, he is still one of the best players to ever play the game. Not too long ago, he was arguably the very best. But to deny that the gap between his skills and experience along with having Busquets and Alba to a lesser degree, and the rest of the MLS, especially the defense being incredibly massive which allows him to be as dominant as he is now is putting Messi on way too high a pedestal. He can still do well in any league but if you gave him the exact same circumstances i.e. joining the worst team in a top ten league in Europe or South America, he wouldn't be as prolific as he is with Miami as proven with his time at PSG
@@mkphasard3026 Despite age playing a role i believe the PSG is at fault for what happened there, remember that he carried Argentina on the wold cup. I think he had a hard time at first with mbape bein a ronaldo fan then there was some drama with the directives of the team (mbape is one btw).
Yes it is true that Messi is scoring in bunches, but he has always scored in bunches. Never scoring less than 31 goals in the last 15 years. Is the mls the same quality as Europe’s top leagues, no. But he also doesn’t have the quality around him. And don’t forget that 2 of his Barca teammates joined him and that has definitely helped Miami dominate so far. Busquets & Alba might not get the headlines, but the are a huge part of there success.
It sounds like sourgraping,🤣🤣🤣
Hey man, I agree 100% with your words. We have to stop debating about the level of soccer in USA, we have just to relax and appreciate what Messi is doing on this league. He has just a couple of years at this level, so we are lucky to see him playing and doing what he does every time he plays. Thank you for putting this video out for us to think about Messi’s greatness in soccer, and congrats for your channel.
The problem is with MLS fans like they don't want to hear criticism, and don't want talk about the bad quality, but than the same fans go ahead and act like they are a top 5 league, and that they are better than the Saudi league, and go out of their way to make that arrogant noise.
its football, calling soccer is a disgrace for Messi. Messi will change it to football
@@aladdin3241but mls is better than saudi
@@Eightmare whatever helps you sleep at night
@@aladdin3241find a single MLS fan who thinks the MLS is a top 5 league. It’s top 10 maybe. We just like the product. English fans support their local teams regardless of the level. Why can we not as Americans?
The difference between how Messi resonates in the MLS with Cristiano/Benzema in the Saudi league is that the Saudi's already were a football loving country. No one outside of Saudi Arabia cares about what they do or don't there. On the other side the world is looking at Messi in the MLS thinking "show them, Lio. Show them!"
Oh please, you and some others act like this “our” first glimpse at great football. Geez I’m old enough to actually remember the Pele to the
Cosmos scene…yeah it’s not the same, I get it, but there is a huge growing, knowledgeable and logical minded soccer fanbase in the US and has been for a long time. The Messi thing is great for the game here. But as a non-MLS fan of the game I pretty much predicted the immediate outcome. That he’d get tons of eyeballed watching and show how far behind the mLs is in overall defending and talent. People that are overacting and thinking this is the thing that’s going to teach the gear American public how to watch the game is laughable! 😅😊😅
@@mackdeen7021pele who?
@@mackdeen7021 Pelé was virtually retired (eight months without playing a game) when he arrived at Cosmos. Messi won the FIFA World Cup last december.
@@mackdeen7021 You guys are a minority. And I agree that there's been huge growth in the MLS, but that only makes it better! Also the fact that North America is going to host the next World Cup. All together should be a great moment for football in the USA.
I didn't mean to say what I said as a disrespect. It's exciting!
I am guessing Messi is thinking he and his family would feel more at home in Miami since he is well compensated by Inter Miami anyway.@@mackdeen7021
The fact messi chosed USA, globally is huge and has made USA look highly
well put
It’s not just Messi, it’s also Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets.
Killer trio that all played for Barcelona.
World class Attack, mid and defense.
Of course it’s not fair :)
Messi has done what he has done against the best in Europe. There is nothing to be ashamed of for the MLS to have Messi score 2. It isn't like he is scoring 5 in a game and complaining that he didn't get man of the match.
lol, that's true, that's true. cr7? lmao..
Look. Secretly, i have been a fan of USMNT since the WC 1994.
Every WC, i wanted USA underdogs to progress to at least the last 16.
Hopefully and finally, with Messi being in the MLS, US Soccer will finally improve itself.
Just take a look at Robert Taylor - who the heck right?
He's a prime exmaple of the Messi influencing and raising the game of his teammates
You are right my friend🫡⚽️❤️
Messi help massively to the players that he has around, i dont know why, he become better players his teammates. For me that’s a GOAT, a true legend in this noble sport
My favorite Alexi Lalas 94.
Saudi Arabia must feel bad, they spending so much money getting all those players and yet not many people tuning in to watch them, as everyone prefers watch messi😂
They tried to get Messi, which would've been a game changer if they pulled it off.
But alas they failed
@@ylylthey offered him 1.2b dollars
@@Dukestona i thought it was 1.6b over 2 years, thank for the info man
Do you have stats to back this up?
We are lucky to have a chance to enjoy the GOAT here in North America where 400.000.000 can watch him , rather than him playing in the Middle East where his audience is much much more restricted .
The "Arabia" project will face the same issues than the "PSG" project had. Only money doesn't buy genuine interest from the people, as well as money doesn't produce good football as an entertaining product. What I like about Messi move is that now I'm discovering (as the world) that MLS can be hella entertaining since defenses let attackers play more freely, if you add to that a player like Messi (very motivated to compete) who can help people discover this new league, and you put him at the center of a good story (the worst team of the league climbing the ladder to become champions) that's the best marketing the league can get, and that's a project that as far as I see, everybody is working on capitalize, from the teams who seem more motivated to compete, and the media who helps to amplify this great story... I have no idea what is happening in Arabia and I have zero interest in figure it out.
Saudi league is gonna turn out just like Chinese super league, some years ago they used to buy players from Europe and paying them lots of money hoping that their league will attract lots of attention from the rest of the world but nothing really happened. The truth is these players are just playing for money, there is no passion. on the other hand Messi is playing with passion considering that he just won the world cup you wouldn't expect him to be playing the way he's playing coz there is nothing else left for him to play for, that passion he puts in the game actually makes people more attracted to MLS than the Saudi league.
PSG has access to the UEFA Champions League. The Saudi teams don't, that alone is what will hurt the Saudi's unless they can convince the world that, the highest level competition and play is with them. Until then they'll have the reputation of the MLS with no caps on budget. Which is seen as a retirement league for former European players.
The only reason it seems like attackers seem more free in the MLS, is because the level of play in the MLS isn't up to snuff as say to the Premier League. which means someone like Messi is gonna eat them alive. Miami isn't as bad right now as people are claiming though. The team has a couple of Barca players and they tried to score Suarez which fell through for now. But Messi has support from some that understand and work with him. Miami FC is basically a quarter former Barca in pink.
Are you American? I think that the entire pint of the Messi signing is to ignite US interest in MLS. International fans don’t have any attachments to foreign cities. They will just come and go with players. Look at Barcelona since Messi left or Real Madrid after Ronaldo. A lot of fans lose interest.
The Saudi league suffers the same problem. Nobody actually cares about the teams. People just want to see Ronaldo, Neymar, and Benzema play. Saudi Arabia doesn’t have the domestic potential that the US does.
The Messi signing was about the other 28 teams more than Miami. People will be exposed to their local team and hopefully become a fan. Don’t get me wrong I was just at a home Miami game and it was awesome. However, these other teams have awesome atmospheres you won’t find in other American sports.
You're right Saudi project is similar to PSG project. It gets exciting in the beginning then it wears off eventually.Too much money just ruins the quality & competitiveness of football. Saudi league will be back to where it was no matter how much money they're pumping it. People may be attracted to bigger names in a short term but most people want to watch quality and better competition. PSG had Messi, neymar & Mbapee. They supposed to be the power house of Europe but that project failed & the players don't want to stay. Money wasn't the problem they get paid much but they couldn't hack it. Like PSG, Saudi have too much money, they can buy the best players in the world but they'll never create the quality of football that will attract many viewers. Players will never give their best even work harder if they're over paid an excessive amount of money. Saudi league can't be more than a retirement project.
If PSG could have created their entire project around Messi they would have succeeded, but instead they decided to build a project around an egoistic kid. We all can see a project built around Messi works magic, look at inter Miami now, they are unstoppable, people even forget they are the worst team in MLS
Quite making excuses, Messi have done this kind of things for 15y against top teams. His favorite team to score against is RM and AM and both of them play extremely rough and brutal defensive games. Messi battle against two of the most rough and best defender in Laliga Pepe and Ramos, nothing MLS throw at Messi could hurt him. The booing against him was just cute
Haha! Booing makes Messi punish his adversaries!!!🤣🤣🤣
Inter Miami as a whole is really reshaping and becoming stronger (of course, a lot of that has to do with who they have brought on along with Messi.) And Tata Martino is making great calls in terms of who to play and when to play them. It’s not just Messi magic, although his leadership and presence certainly doesn’t hurt morale! 2 of the 4 goals from the semifinal, Messi wasn’t really even involved in, and I love how he steps back sometimes to give his mates the chance to shine. I think the team is just really tapping into their potential and coming together nicely!
Best thing for MLS is high scoring games. It attracts new fans. MLS isn’t trying to attract PL fans. It is the Americans who never watched soccer MLS is after.
As a professional footballer, they're just doing their job, no more or no less! Definitely the current level of football in MLS will be increased, and hopefully many many more players from Europe, England and other parts of the world will come to play in US! For the time being just enjoy the games!!😊
The thing is Football fans are much more emotionally invested in the game and when They are watching a league because of their Favorite player, its sucks to see that the league is too easy for him. No doubt we want to see him score and win more but atleast make it interesting/challenging .
I am Argentine, and like all here soccer fans. I think the USA is growing a lot in soccer, you can see that from here, their national team already plays very well, and they have great players like Pericic, I think that's his name.
With the passage of time they will improve, but perhaps you don't see it, as seen from here they are growing fast, and I am very happy that your children are enthusiastic about soccer.
Perhaps what they don't see there, is that soccer is going to be great what's coming in the US, in 3 years the World Cup will be played there, that will lead to an avalanche of people, it's going to be crazy, the tickets, the tickets Plane, bus and everything.
You meant Pulisic
Se llama Pulisic chabón jajajaja, soy argentino te puedo decir 20 de los mejores jugadores que han pasado por la selección de USA, y vos ni siquiera le sabes el nombre a Pulisic.
MLS = Messi Likes Scoring
Nice one 🤣😂😅
Thats Exactly why he is there to improve the quality of Football in the US.
Messi saw that the goalkeeper was walking backwards, and that was the moment to shoot and getting him by surprise
👍👍
I’m the last 14 years two laliga teams won the continental cups (uefa and europa)3 times in a row and and messi scored in 21 consecutive laliga games in the golden era of laliga this is what he does 😅don’t worry it says nothing about the mls if he wants to and he’s locked in nothing is stopping him you might stop inter Miami but messi is going to get his
Yes the fact that a 36 year old Messi can join the worst team and score 9 in 6 games does shine a light on how MLS isn’t up to the level of older leagues in Europe or South America, but that’s ok, he’ll inspire improvement
respect, best way putting across " Goalkeeper mistake, but look Messi it's just it writes itself it's just incredible that he has transformed this team that he is playing"
Messi exploited the mistake. Most players would not have realized. Blake got exposed yesterday. His positioning is lacking.
@@bruh-tq2pwyes.. True..
And I'm waiting in time when Messi making MLS player look funny.. 😊
How many years Messi want to play until he retires.. Until the World cup..?
Hope he doesn't makes more funny looking smile when he scored..
Messi is a fantastic addition to MLS. He will bring his fans plus create new ones too. He will make the other players step up their game and make more American kids wan to play soccer. It is a win/win for everyone.
Messi has the record of.scoring 91 in a calendar year, has the most golden boots in European history (6) and most assists in history. When people call him the most complete player ever is for a reason. This is what he does. They call him an alien because sometimes even the term goat is not enough to describe him. That is who Americans now have playing there stadiums. 👽🐐🇦🇷
I can see the argument about his dominance being a problem, however, I think this is short-term, and in my mind, thinking about the long-term implications are positive. He has made it more popular and main stream. In my humble opinion, this will lead to an increase in people following teams and more interest in the sport. I hope to see MLS grow exponentially in the future.
Enjoy Messi where ever he play,and his team mates learn,take advantage now from him,he's The Best football player for that👑🐐
That is what separate the men from the boys in the soccer world. Messi have proven so many times in Europe, that you don't always have to force a air power shot when approaching the free kick zone, approaching the goal keeper. Most keepers are wired to leap in the air, defending high powered air shots. They not wired for low level well placed shots at the ground level in the the far edges of the goal post ⚽️
Imagine it’s the first time for me to see Alexi Lalas since World Cup 1994 …. Wow … lovely memories back then …
Messi will make the MLS better, all the way around. I am loving this, and I bet you all are too! # For the good of the game…
Messi scoring bunch of goals means two things, he is really good, and MLS is not at the same level as other established Euro leagues. Only times will tell if his playing here has lasting effect in pushing MLS to an elite level. That can only happen if more stars come here and higher pay for all players with better TV deals/ratings
Few years back in Barcelona, he was doing the same thing against the best out there 😅
6 matches played, 5 starts... 6 MOTM awards... Win or lose, he will be player of the tournament...
Here's the deal
I'm here on vacation in Majorca Spain and all the market stalls have inter Miami shirts 👚 for sale which is astonishing given that a couple of months ago nobody was aware that this club existed
Just delighted to see MLS expand outwards
Saudi looking good right now, with benzema Ronaldo and Neymar over there, I’m definitely tuning in as I have tuned into messi games in the USA
If you do a comparison of all previous legends going to MLS. The only person who even comes close to Messi's goal contribution is Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the rest can barely do a goal contribution every 135 minutes.
Yep, other stars have somewhat struggled at times. Messi on a whole different level
MLS needs to invest in quality players for other teams and become better than the French league (possible). Then either join Copa Libertadores to play with South American teams or really grow the Club World Cup to make it a bigger competition.
Yall just talk without looking stuff up. Salary cap means teans arent gonna be as good
Copa Libertadores will be so much interesting with Inter Miami. I hope they get there. Wow, what if they get to the semis? I think they have the momentum.
@@dominikgose2609 that’s an artificial rule that can be abolished. That is, if you really want to become competitive and if it is a roadblock.
@@dominikgose2609 Also if you want to become competitive: you need promotion and relegation. You can’t have serious competition without serious stakes.
Messi has shocked the culture and they are really angry right now. Philly fans were a joke last night
Yea and #8 Martinez deserved a yellow for kicking at the player on the ground. Messi came over and probably said “wtf man 4-1…game over chill out”
People should be happy he's dominating. Other stars dominate in sports and no one complains.
He's been too good for nearly two decades.
messi in laliga was unbeaten till the penultimate game of the league. and has had this kind of form many times even in the last few years. if he is happy and motivated he scores. the only problem is he doesn't always stay motivated as he doesn't have anyone to match up to
Messi is motivated as long as he is happy.
He's motivated to win the treble - Leagues Cup, US Open Cup and then MLS Cup - which would really be the crown jewel. Then he'll want to take the CONCACAF Champions Cup next year and see what Miami can do at the Club World Cup. Pleanty of competitions to win and Miami having never won anything before he arrived will be challenged. It's not like they ran over the Leagues Cup without any struggle - two matches went to penalties with the final going 11 rounds of penalties. Maybe after a couple years he'll lose interest particularly if they get the MLS Cup, but there is a lot to play for in a new environment.
Messi will make the league better we hope. The issue I have with US soccer is around quality in each position on the field. US MLS teams don't seem to have identity because it has to be pushed into every position on the field as a team identity. Messi is just having fun and playing his role. This is exposing the quality difference and shows there is room to grow. How is that a bad thing? US needs to invest in their talent, and to do that, we need to be exposted to better talent.
Watching Messi in the MLS from europe is kinda remarkable. It's like for the end of his career he decided to play in the second league of one of the European top5 to chill. Well deserved 😎
This is the best thing that could happen to the MLS
I believe he’ll help to elevate the level of players in the MLS.
No, it is not a problem cause he is old. But Messi has a lot to teach every MLS player.
That is why is playing in the MLS.
If 25 year old Messi would play in MLS that would be nonsense.
MLS level is too low
But people miss the fact that,one of the defenders and the goalkeeper thought Messi was gonna play a pass to his left and not shoot from that distance,cause there was a player running expecting to receive the ball and there were like four defenders trying to mark Messi. So it came to the defenders and goalkeeper’s surprise that Messi actually pulled the trigger from that distance.
The thing that gets me when while watching Messi and Inter Miami is the live band playing in the background, reminds me of my High School Football games
It's been a lot of fun watching Messi in this tournament
No, it is not a problem cause he is old. But Messi has a lot to teach every MLS player.
That is why is playing in the MLS.
If 25 year old Messi would play in MLS that would be nonsense.
MLS level is too low
Messi scored 91 goals in a Calendar year in Europe...so it's not a big deal....
Yes, Messi is scoring a lot of goals, but it's not just his presence that has turned Miami around. Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba deserve some credit as well. And let's not forget the new coach, Tata Martino is a part of the turn around, too. (Don't believe that, just remember what he did for Atlanta, and what has happened with them sense he left that club.)
A Lalas with a refreshingly honest take in response to whether or not Messi playing exceptionally well on a consistent basis is a problem for the MLS ("enjoy it...").
It's not just Messi. Yes, he's unquestionably the G.O.A.T. The MLS/fan base should question how many goals are being scored and the "level" they are being allowed.
I think the quality of defense and keepers need to increase tbh. The Messi microscope is just exposing this aspect of the league.
Yeah! Messi still took that shot out from 30 yards and while it looked like it trickled in… it was a lazer to the bottom corner… he keeps getting questioned while being finally recognized as the 🐐
He completed soccer and now is having fun! He is so humble and still in so much shape at his age… 🙏
Great takes from you guys.
Messi THE GREATEST EVER 🔥
It's not just Messi on Miami, it's Busquets, Alba, and others that are amazing players bringing the quality.
Great segment Lexi!
Becoming a fan of Alexi Lalas. He says it like it is without overcomplicating things which we are soo good at doing nowadays.
Like my dad used to say: Why to live and easy life when you can complicate it 😂"
Messi's crazy goal scoring is only a problem if the MLS doesn't get better from it. Now they get how good this guy is. Now they will have to raise their standard. Offensive players, especially young players will start to imitate him. At the same time, defenses are going to have to make necessary adjustments in order to try to stop him and the style that he's showing the young American audience. It's the dance of offense vs defense that brings this game so much beauty.
Messi siempre ha sido el mejor con diferencia desde q era un niño. Uno de sus primeros entrenadores en el Barza cuenta q en los entrenamientos colocaban a Messi en uno de los equipos y cuando iban ganando lo pasaban al otro equipo hasta q empezaba a ganar, y así sucesivamente. Nadie se le ha acercado
Messi (and Busquets & Alba) are used to a much higher level in the Spanish and European competitions: defense is much tighter, ball circulation has a much higher pace, players are technically and tactically much more skilled. Messi must be feeling like he is playing on a kids playground…. Doesn’t matter, he seems to have fun, and that he as earned after so many years of extreme pressure.
Im a big Messi fan but Alba and Busquets also plays a big role in the transformation of this Inter side. Messi is changing this team.
Messi has finally found happiness, both in his family settling into a new life in the US and he's enjoying playing. What we see now is how Messi was in 2010 with Barcelona. Extremely gifted and beautiful human being. Wonderful role model for children and adults alike.
He is too good for the league, but I'm glad he is here. His skill and smile has given a huge spark in the interest in the MLS and that is a great thing. As a life long Sounders fan, I am completely happy with Messi being here. The only other time I can recall an American league had this spark was when Pele came to New York. I was fortunate to see him play twice. I hope I am fortunate enough to get tickets to see Messi play.
I like these two guys talk
Messi scored 91 goals in a calendar year in a league that is reportedly elite. MLS shouldn’t be ostracized because he’s been doing that and more since forever
The location of this show is incredible.. In a open space, with the palm, the bay at 3 meters from where they are and the view of the Opera. Just to be sit there seem an enjoy.
Messi has been doing this his whole career. Don't turn it into a negative. He's just that good. Europe had to deal with him now it's USA turn.
Tbf he does this everywhere he goes. I agree his coming here was the best decision he could have made.
In old days...Messi ran around 4 or 5 players with pace and scored...hes older now and changed his game and still the best...going to PSG and becoming Mbappes assistant and provider made him so good as he learnt how to score and provide like a Legend!!!
We are so happy to have messi in the state, God Bless America and God Bless Messi.
If anything, bringing Messi to US MLS opened the door for a great competition in how much will each club spend to bring sunsetting starts from Europe to play soccer here in the States... And yeah, Messi is an unreachable quality player for Europe (for the past several years)... in the US? Even higher in the sky above all other ones...
What I love about Messi's presence on Inter-Miami is you can see the entire team looking great, and passing with angles. Messi's greatness isn't just the amazing, clutch shots, it's also his ability to support the team. Awesome!
Having Messi here is like watching Jordan when I was a kid. This is going to inspire millions of youth hopefully here in the 🇺🇸
It’s a great goal, Messi is a genius. He noticed that the keeper gave him space and he capitalised on that.
👍👍 Apparently Alexi Lalas, missed class that day; learning to take advantage of the keeper being out of position.
At first I thought Messi would get bored with the MLS, it would stifle his creativity and development BUT he works very hard each game and he is challenged a bit each game. The man's working, he and his family are comfortable and happy and he is enjoying his games and life in general...
The funny thing about the SA League is that it’s very hard to find coverage. My current sports tracker doesn’t even recognize Al Nasir as a real team
The guys voice got so high with that pitch for the Saudi league…. Definitely paid off
The only mistake the goal keeper has is that he panic when he sees Messi coming towards him to his right, the rest, Messi is a talented genius who always place his strikes as close to the corner as possible, and a very efficient one at that, so yeah, Messi is skillfully that's y that ball slip in.
👍👍 Apparently Alexi Lalas, missed class the day learning how to take advantage of the keeper been out of position was being taught.
Messi has never even attempted to score from that distance it shows the quality of MLS . We will continue to see amazing things from Messi in this league .
He was scoring in europe he is scoring goals here. No difference where he goes!!! He will continue to make goals.
I reckon Messi will inspire the next few generation of players in the MLS. Enjoy the magic that Leo brings and may many follow the joy and passion for the game that he is!
MESSI at his best in 2012 netted 91 goals in one year! GOAT !