Lionel Messi expressed pride in his team’s achievements in his first season with Inter Miami, despite their failure to qualify for the MLS playoffs. Inter Miami ended the season with a 0-1 loss to Charlotte FC, with Messi playing the entire match.

In an Instagram post, Messi said: “I am proud of everything the team has achieved this season. Through collective effort and hard work, we won the Leagues Cup, marking Inter Miami CF’s first title. We also made it to the final of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup and remained in contention for the MLS playoffs until the very end. year. I extend my thanks to everyone associated with the club and the city of Miami for their unwavering support.

I am confident that we will continue to share incredible moments together, as we have in recent months.” During the season, Messi contributed 11 goals in 14 matches for Inter Miami. The team posted an 8-2-4 record in his appearances, with seven of them coming during their successful Leagues Cup campaign. Additionally, Messi has made five appearances in MLS matches, starting three times and scoring one goal. Unfortunately, a hamstring injury interrupted Messi’s season and dashed Inter Miami’s playoff hopes.

The team struggled, posting a 1-3-3 record in seven games without Messi after his injury. Although Messi came on as a substitute against FC Cincinnati on October 7, Inter Miami suffered a 1-0 defeat that eliminated them from the playoffs. Messi’s arrival in the United States created a surge in ticket and merchandise sales for Inter Miami. Jorge Mas, Inter Miami’s executive boss, admitted that “everything has changed” since Messi joined the club earlier this month.