A final with Messi in doubt, who wants another record

Leo Messi This Wednesday (early morning from Wednesday to Thursday in Spain) is the big doubt of the final between him Inter Miami and Houston Dynamowith the US Open Cup at stake in Fort Lauderdale. A final where Messi He could break another record in his legendary career and become the footballer with the most titles in history but now stands alone. The former Barcelona player is currently tied with 44 trophies together Daniel Alves.

Too much Messi as Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba this is their dream US Open Cup becomes his second trophy with the Inter Miami, his team from last summer. It will also be the second in the history of the Florida club itself, after the League Cupconquered on August 19 after winning penalties against the Nashville (9-10 after 1-1).

Inter Miami-Houston Dinamo

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InterMiami: Callender; Yedlin, Kryvtsov, Miller, Fray; Taylor, Busquets, Ruiz, Cremaschi; Messi or Leonardo Campana and Josef Martínez
coaches: Gerardo Martino
Houston Dynamo: Clark; Escobar, Swattenko, Dos Santos, Dorsey; Herrera, Artur; Carrasquilla, Bassi, Quiñones; Baird
coaches: Ben Olsen
Referee: John Freeman (United States)

Messi He retired injured on Wednesday in the game of MLS vs. Toronto due to a recurrence of the muscle problem, that’s why he fought on Saturday City of Orlando. So, the participation of the Argentine world champion in the final is in serious doubt. Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martinocoach of Inter Miamisaid he would wait “until the last moment” to make a decision on Messibut he admits that, with no trophy at stake, Leo can’t be dismissed, like another former Barcelona player, Jordi Alba. instead Sergio Busquets coming back

Regarding the possible reduction of Messi, Busquets He told a press conference: “It’s a handicap when you don’t have the best in the world, which makes a huge difference, but we will wait. Leo “He has the illusion that he can come and help the team win.” Messi is low on Argentina against Bolivia in the South American qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup (0-3 for the albiceleste) and then in MLS did not play against atlanta (Miami lost 5-2), he had to retire against toronto (4-0 for his Inter) and due to his injury he was absent against Orlando (1-1).

With the shirt of Inter Miami, Messi He has 11 goals in 13 games since he arrived Inter Miami on July 21, but he’s physically paying for the effort by barely taking a break since then. He ‘Dad’ Martino He explained about Messi: “I will sit with him and see how he feels.”

In front of Inter Miami will become a Houston Dynamo in great shape, launched towards the playoffs in the MLS West (he was 4th), playing great football and where the former Atlético midfielder Hector Herrera shining and hoping to win his first United States soccer title.