sportbible homepage
sportbible homepage
  • Home
  • Football
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • World Cup
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Manchester United
    • Liverpool
    • Arsenal
    • Real Madrid
    • Barcelona
  • Formula 1
    • Red Bull
    • Ferrari
    • McLaren
    • Mercedes
    • Max Verstappen
    • Lewis Hamilton
    • Lando Norris
    • George Russell
    • Charles Leclerc
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • More Sport
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • NBA
    • NFL
    • Darts
    • Athletics
    • Rugby
    • Wrestling
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Archive
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Snapchat
TikTok
Threads
YouTube
Submit Your Content Here
  • LADbible
  • Tyla
  • GAMINGbible
  • LADbible Group
  • UNILAD
  • FOODbible
  • UNILAD Tech
Lionel Messi pressed like he was on a mission in the 92nd minute despite being 36 years old
Home>Football>Football News
Published 09:42 3 Aug 2023 GMT+1

Lionel Messi pressed like he was on a mission in the 92nd minute despite being 36 years old

Messi kept up the intensity throughout the match.

Ryan Smart

Ryan Smart

google discoverFollow us on Google Discover

Lionel Messi kept up the intensity well into injury time for Inter Miami in their latest Leagues Cup match against Orlando City.

The 36-year-old officially signed for the MLS franchise, and has promptly netted five goals in his first three games. You wouldn't expect anything else, would you?

His latest two goals came in Inter Miami's 3-1 win over Orlando, with his opener arriving inside seven minutes.

The Argentinian made one of his trademark late runs into the box to connect with Robert Taylor's cross, chesting the ball down before volleying it into the corner.

Advert

His second strike, to make it 3-1, came in similar style, as he once again chested the ball - this time at the near post - before firing it in.


But was notable was Messi's pressing throughout the game - and it even continued into injury time, when Inter Miami were two goals ahead.

Messi 'presses like a madman' in 92nd minute

With Orlando preparing to take a short goal kick in the 92nd minute, Messi was alert to an opportunity to win the ball back.

The 36-year-old was spotted on camera charging towards the central defender to block off one passing lane and limit Orlando's opportunities to move the ball forward.

Messi's movement prevented the defender playing a pass directly forward to his team-mate, and he passed across to his fellow centre-back instead.

You can see the clip below.


The footage shows just how committed Messi is to helping his new team succeed - particularly as they are in dire straits in this season's MLS.

Inter Miami have the worst record of any of the 26 teams across the whole division, sitting bottom of the Eastern Conference table.

The franchise sacked former Manchester United and Everton defender Phil Neville during the mid-season break, replacing him with Messi's former Barcelona boss Gerardo Martino.

The Argentinian, who managed fellow MLS franchise Atlanta United between 2016 and 2018 and was named Coach of the Year in his final season, will hope to bring success to his new team following a stint with the Mexico national team.

With Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba now on board, he's certainly got a good chance.

Featured Image Credit: Apple TV

Topics: Lionel Messi, MLS, Inter Miami

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

Recommended reads

Thierry Henry picks player who will surprise everyone at World Cup – ‘There’s a guy people don’t know about...’GettyRonnie O’Sullivan says snooker star can win 'multiple world titles' and gives update on futureGetty'The only thing he can do is now is tar his career...' - Arnold Allen gives damning verdict on Conor McGregor's comebackGetty ImagesGareth Barry on Thomas Tuchel advice, England squad picks and World Cup: 'He’ll be fighting'Getty

Advert

Choose your content:

4 mins ago
an hour ago
2 hours ago
  • Getty
    4 mins ago

    'We approached him' - Roberto Martinez reveals Premier League star refused Portugal call-up ahead of World Cup

    Roberto Martinez has revealed that the proposal to the player was unsuccessful.

    Football
  • Getty
    an hour ago

    Why Man City are set to pay Chelsea to replace Pep Guardiola with Enzo Maresca

    Manchester City have agreed a three-year deal with Enzo Maresca, who is set to replace Pep Guardiola.

    Football
  • Getty Images
    an hour ago

    Portugal announce final 26-man World Cup squad as two Premier League stars snubbed

    Roberto Martinez has announced his squad ahead of Portugal taking on DR Congo in their opening group match on June 17.

    Football
  • Getty
    2 hours ago

    Pep Guardiola next job odds: Shock favourite emerges as potential next move

    Guardiola is set to leave Man City

    Football
  • Lionel Messi scores inside seven minutes for Inter Miami, he is simply inevitable
  • Lionel Messi was completely locked in against Orlando City and fans couldn't believe it
  • Lionel Messi gets into heated confrontation in the tunnel with rival player
  • Lionel Messi surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo as footballer with most Guinness World Records as top five revealed