HIGHLIGHTS: Los Angeles Football Club vs. Inter Miami CF | September 3, 2023

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[@emmanueljohn8028]

We have to give appreciation to Callender. The number of high profile shots he blocked against LA is too good.

[@jal051]

They were strong shots, but they weren't good. I mean no disrespect to Callender, 2 of the saves were superb, but many were too easy giving the position of the attackers. Callender didn't even have to move.

[@Kua99583]

And Miller too

[@optimistic1811]

Why should we appreciate calendar when it's September and it's freaking hot 🥵

[@jjryan1352]

​@@optimistic1811 humor for the illiterate 💤💤💤

[@thebestever160]

easily the best player for Miami FC - and it’s not even close

[@user-ox1hy5rz2e]

If Messi isn’t scoring, he is assisting. What a team player.

[@jpvuelma]

Just like Luis Suárez at Grêmio

[@jaimealex6723]

@@jpvuelmano one cares about Luis Suarez

[@8house208]

​@@jaimealex6723I care

[@Ryan-lc3qj]

@@jaimealex6723 lmao

[@jaycn4115]

@@jaimealex6723 i care

[@angel1010gomez]

Not only does Bouanga miss the 5 chances he gets, why didn't he pass the ball to Vela in that first play... Wow!

[@texaskeys1115]

Because he wanted glory . He didn't care about the team it was a out himself

[@bernykouadio]

Exactly. So selfish

[@azizanputra]

I was looking for this comment. Man, and what's up with not passing to your best player? Almost all the highlights are from LAFC playing from the left. Vela was opened so many times.

[@deale-]

He wanted to score, not win the game

[@omartinez0416]

Exactly!!! You could tell Vela was frustrated with him.

[@chaotixsniper]

The fact that inter miami went 11 games without a loss after Messi joined is crazy, especially with their previous record. Every player gained confidence and actually started performing better . Goat effect 🐐

[@RobertSmith-up9rz]

I think it's more the "MLS telling defenders not to press or tackle Messi" effect.

[@N_N097]

I'm a messi fan and can't believe these guys are praising messi doing this Like isn't that what he done with Barcelona

[@chaotixsniper]

yeah whatever makes you sleep at night penaldian 😂😂😂😂😂😂@@RobertSmith-up9rz

[@carlosperezit]

@@Ghdf1_2hyt so? that might be true the guy is nearing the end of his career but still arguably the best or one of the best players in the world can beat anyone in the mls. The MLS where it currently stands is a joke lmao.

[@tescomealdeals4613]

Everyone talks about Messi but I think this win was thanks to the goalie, he had many beautiful saves

[@frxstingz]

@@HormonelPessiFrozeninni So any other match, for example Saudi Arabia vs Argentina in the 2022 World Cup was NOT rigged? Uh huh.

[@jordanclark9594]

More due to the fact that LA blew so many easy chances

[@ericvalverde1397]

​@@HormonelPessiFrozeninni"😭😭😭Fifa project" ☝🏻😅

[@ahiutanto685]

@@HormonelPessiFrozeninni cry more brother. i love to see your tears

[@MyKakasa]

@@HormonelPessiFrozeninni MAGA not allowed in football.

[@lukmanaliyu7386]

It's easy to see just Messi, but without Busquet and Alba, this team would have still struggled massively, kudos to the GK and the whole team

[@MikeLandwolf]

Not massively but somewhat. Messi would still create chances. I think Jordi makes Messi a little lazy, leo knows jordi will run for a ball and tackle, defend, win the ball so he’s laid back and trusts his teammates while Busquets narrates and jordi is a work horse. It would be much more entertaining to see Messi alone with only mls players and see him giving his 100%, yeah they would loose but what a glorious battle it would have been on every match. Its awesome seeing messi yelling and getting angry and then doing his magic

[@sandilehlongwane65]

Not massively

[@samma887]

That’s a team game for a reason

[@thebestever160]

all three of those washed up players were wise to join a team with Drew Callender

[@juancarlosalonso5664]

thebestever160 Who?

[@Yeriiiiiiiii]

Felt so bad for Vela this game. Was wide open for many plays and then you have Bouanga missing every opportunity…

[@SmileyGYT]

💯😎👍

[@BlueTickCH]

R.i.p Vela 😢

[@NightstalkerX5]

LAFC made selfish plays for glory while Miami played a Team Focused Mentality, and that's why we lost.. GREAT Game! LOVED BEING THERE! As an LAFC Season Ticket holder, I loved I got to see this game for $56 too haha, amazing atmosphere! Was amazing to see MESSI Live!

[@davidday2373]

$450 +fees for me.

[@bluebird1954]

How much lafc season tickets cost tho 😳🤔

[@divinemattress]

Calender masterclass. This man has been a brick wall for them every game. Absolute class

[@diegoospina4237]

Yeah he needs to get out of this league

[@Spanner249]

@@diegoospina4237Why? He’s playing with the best player in the world in the league with the most exciting soccer. La Liga is a joke compared to the MLS.

[@TheMrrubensr]

@@Spanner249ong and he saved them in leagues cup

[@RONlN_]

@@Spanner249 osasuna would smash y'all and its football my guy

[@RONlN_]

@@diegoospina4237 asap

[@superred5]

It's been said 1,000 times but seeing Lionel Messi smiling, happy, and enjoying football has to be one of the most amazing things in sports.

[@TrolekG]

He looks much happier after leaving PSG

[@nochepatada]

I will smile so big when he blows out his knee on artificial turf 😊

[@hair6789]

@@nochepatadaweirdo

[@10000fullmetal]

@@nochepatada lol not happening, won't even play any games with artificial turf on the field, looking at the one team that has yet to change their turf. Charlotte FC, everyone else has changed Panthers just don't want it. So that'll be the only stadium with artificial turf. I hope you blow both your knees out though just walking.

[@nochepatada]

@@10000fullmetal next year in Portland 🍆✊🍆✊🍆✊🍆💭😉

[@wieters1275]

I haven't watched the MLS much to this point, but now that they're can't miss games, I'm seeing how wildly entertaining the league is. Signing Messi was a huge, huge win for MLS and really soccer in America.

[@julianpinto2895]

Within the last 4-5 years, you saw a improvement in quality with more MLS academies producing young talent and teams being able to spend more.

[@christophaltendorfer713]

its football, not soccer

[@wieters1275]

@@christophaltendorfer713 I’m American. It’s soccer to me. We have a sport called football. I’m not going to call that sport “American football.” That’s weird. Go ahead and call it football if you want, but you don’t have the right to tell others what to call it. And might I add, you’re currently in a video from Major League SOCCER.

[@julianpinto2895]

@@christophaltendorfer713 SOCCER

[@christophaltendorfer713]

@@wieters1275 yea and messi is the goat of football, not the goat of soccer

[@andreaboteromarin6234]

MESSI IS LOVE

[@anyanelemd3398]

Callender has been very instrumental in most of Inter-Miami's victories. He makes crucial saves and scores in penalties. He is a great goalie.

[@NRSTONE]

Да, тоже отметил, как он сильно прибавил после прихода Месси

[@luiscaetano6184]

He has saved four penalties since Messi's arrival

[@allenralph5233]

its his saves and penalty saves that are tops of MLS because to change to a goalie in a shootout instead of regular time PK that goalie has to already save 10 shots in the penalty rounds therefore no goalie is expected to be good at shooting on penalty kicks. it is in fact unimportant unless you choose your goalie to shoot in regular time as well. the reason it rarely comes up is because nashville sc played defensively to keep it close versus miami with their newer star players and so thats about how often youll see 10 penalty rounds in a MLS game.. has to be a playoff or championship game between two close teams that have to be close enough to go to tiebreak. so that skill isnt important for goalies because miami's main goalie is already the best tier at what they do which is save percentage also in pk and shootouts. just stating the obvious here i realize i repeated this.

[@mattjames4]

Dude prolly dunks lol

[@Danny-nz6jn]

My boys and I have been saying the same thing

[@user-ox1hy5rz2e]

Let's be honest guys, the impact Messi is creating in MLS with the worst team will be remembered forever.

[@ChristianityTookMyBabyAway]

Lol.. forever ??.. shut up drama queen .

[@mn8931]

Yea messi is delvering massive but dont forget Miami brought in THREE Barcelona players including himself. Thats 1/3rd of the team, that shouldnt be discounted either.

[@Restunning]

​@mn8931 would of been 4 if they didn't reach a international signing max. Now imagine if the pistolero was there.

[@Penaltypessighost]

Looks like pessi can’t score anymore 🤣🤣

[@o_bibek_w2341]

​@@Penaltypessighost2 assists who gave father or your mother

[@ducklyogbathunden8158]

2 assist from the magican✨

[@saiwongmong101]

Now, i accepted Miami has world class GK 🎉 all Miami players improved skills 😮 Amazing effect

[@gaelbizet4438]

I started to watch MLS with the arrival of Messi, but gosh, that Callender man is on fire 🔥 He makes incredible saves on every match!

[@Sakhile107]

That guy's amazing, I'm a Messi fan for real but more than anything I'm a football supporter and that Callender guy deserves as much praise as Messi gets ever since the world started to watch Inter Miami

[@joanselaseworwornyo7709]

U are right... the goalkeeper is doing good

[@LINKedup101]

MLS is pretty entertaining football, and it only seems to be getting better tbh

[@DIGITAL7Media]

Its pretty cool how Messi has brought so much attention to him. Calendar has a HUGE part o nMiamis record. Fun times!

[@dreadknot69]

I totally agree....Callender has just as much to do with the success as Messi does. He's doing amazing!

[@abelmasango1528]

Callender has really up his game and it will not be justice if we dnt recognize his major contributions in each every game🙏🙏🙏🙏. Then the GOAT never disappoints

[@donviajero2580]

He reminds me a lot of Matt Turner. A great shot stopper who appeared out of nowhere when already nearing his mid-20´s. It's fitting that that he will now be Turner's backup on the USMNT.

[@hardstucksilver4825]

you think messi bring more defender on him so it is opening up for other?

[@thomashauer6804]

he is a great goalie but LAFC just showed nerves by not scoring all those chances. but who wouldnt get nervous when you play against the legend the myth. Messi GOAT. it wasnt close even before the world cup ronaldo just has bots, instagram fangirls and NPCs

[@simba8665]

@@thomashauer6804that’s the big problem I’ve been seeing in MLS, these guys just can’t finish the job lol, even the decent strikers

[@Leprosita80]

Callender is the "Dibu" that Messi needs in his teams 😅

[@Manueljunior_chino1]

It’s sucks for my home team LAFC .. pero arriba Messi y sus amigos jordi y busquets 🎉🎉🎉

[@VikingerOnYT]

Bouanga is a very good player, but the chances he missed are inexcusable...

[@haiderkhan3181]

Most of the players will go for goal themselves but Messi doesn't care about his stats but for his team, a true team player

[@joshuabell4108]

No he didn't really have a good shooting opportunity, so he made a few passes. Thats what's happened

[@shawnzg2587]

@@joshuabell4108some players don’t care they just shoot the ball😂

[@thomashauer6804]

yea he goes for the option with the best probablity he has it in his 4D ultra instinct

[@joshuabell4108]

@@shawnzg2587 yeah very true 🤣🤣

[@joshuabell4108]

@@thomashauer6804 more than likely 🤣🤣

[@WMyArt1]

The goalie is amazing. Everyone is energized by Messi.

[@kev7co]

Yes

[@sendo220]

No doubt 👍🏾

[@badcornflakes6374]

His name Drake like the rapper, don't forget it.

[@believeme.l5408]

beo every ball went straight to his hand 😂😂😂😂 yall fried asf

[@matthias-christianbender1178]

Straight to his hands yes like a magnete. No Matter how strong direction or Spin the ball had, youre absolutely right his time.

[@NotPako]

The fact that Messi at the end of the match had the same passing opportunity that Bouanga had at the start of the match and took it. Shows the differences in mindset and skill from European football to American.

[@soniabaes6556]

Pensé lo mismo ❤

[@tony5359]

I know we all love the Barca trio but can we give some respect to Callender. The man is a machine in net!

[@bluebird1954]

Fr so humble too, he's only gonna get better 😅

[@vladbezsmertnyi5422]

Two assists of Lionel - fabulous! Keep on passing, Messi

[@zoneout0]

You double team he passes & sets up his teammates, you don’t he can still finish 🐐

[@CristianoGOATnaldo]

SPL IS FAR BETTER THAN THIS LEAGUE, JUST LOOK AT HOW THE DEFENSE IS SO BAD

[@HelloHello-ox9wv]

Goat

[@hiyahiyakotet8927]

​@@CristianoGOATnaldoYoussef En-Nesyri 👁️👄👁️

[@jarvismandiri805]

​@@CristianoGOATnaldo nobody interested watching mostly arabs playing football, the world prefers latinos 😂

[@adamknight5089]

Never followed MLS but I can't take my eyes off of Inter Miami now that Messi's there.. absolutely loving it

[@nochepatada]

I'm rooting for him to blow out his knee and ruin his career

[@galileogalilei6077]

Me 2

[@alans8771]

Same I had to pay for the MLS season pass just to keep up with Inter Messi

[@tooniktrue1112]

Me too

[@nochepatada]

@@alans8771 do you like any other teams?

[@the.ben.johnson]

MESSI, WE LOVE YOU! ❤

[@annaroche]

Amazing game, one of the best games of the season! Inter Miami is on fire! Kudos to Messi, Busquet, Alba, Callender, and the whole team. Credit to Tata also on the tactics and mentality. Hope they reach the play-offs.

[@violentartist560]

What a performance by Bouanga!!! Man of the match for Miami!

[@OompaL0ompa]

That's what you deserve when you don't give it to the open man in a 3 vs 1 situation.

[@chardinbalenda]

🤣🤣🤣 je ris seulement jusqu'à fatiguer !!!!

[@ilfaraone7898]

Fun player hahahah

[@daggaboom]

Shockingly selfish

[@akposeguegu943]

He was the only threat they had ☠️

[@raphelewoko6244]

The impact of Lionel Messi in this team is massive everyone is now a better player better defending better passing and above all better finishing 🎉

[@lamrof]

Defending, except the goalie they need miles to go

[@raphelewoko6244]

For sure with the goalie if you get better shots and freekicks in training it steps up your game

[@Jwanjames]

Si true what a crazy thing

[@jaspercaadan9062]

Defending, hell nah. Goalie SAVED this game.

[@DrumzofDominic]

True man. I was at this game and lastnight the Miami defense was very strong. Of course, teams are still going to get shots on goal and that's where Calender comes in. Miami was unstoppable.

[@AnnalenaLacroux]

I wasnt a big soccer fan but watching messi play is just fun and makes the game exciting!!

[@kingdavey3210]

The fact that Inter Miami haven't lost a single match since Messi's arrival is imaculate!!

[@jordanu2273]

that level of understanding between Busi Messi and Alba is next level, you can see the difference in the level of tactical awareness between North American Soccer and Europe when you pay attention to Jordi's run. that defender didn’t realise until it was too late!

[@donviajero2580]

That defender came out of La Masia and is an experienced player from the Spanish and French leagues. But he's been very mediocre with LAFC and only started this game because Palacios had missed training the past couple of weeks and was not ready to go a full 90.

[@tremoo5987]

Messi is so good his presence alone makes the whole team better.

[@joeldoe6420]

🐑

[@Ololz22]

LAFC's number 99 made every one of his teammates furious by the end of that

[@CPMusic13]

That Barcelona style goal between Busquets, Messi, and Alba made me smile 😊 🔥

[@Evens27]

Its really unbelievable how Inter was 6 months ago and what it is now... GOAT👑MESSI

[@Stefano.Martino83]

I hope Miami can qualify for the playoffs!

[@GOATM8INFINITY]

​@@Stefano.Martino83certainly

[@Stefano.Martino83]

@@GOATM8INFINITY also because Miami is currently the strongest and most dangerous team. the playoffs without Miami would not be the same for me today

[@GOATM8INFINITY]

@@Stefano.Martino83 don't worry bro... Play off game and wild card will Inter Miami got it and for while we are waiting Messi second Trophy majority for Inter Miami FC. Messi will play all in because the clutch is world celebrities watch him.

[@OhyeahMrKrabz]

Such an honor to see a player like Messi in MLS what a legend

[@TheFNaFLover87]

Callender was a beast in that game. He is by far the best goalkeeper to ever play for Major League Soccer.

[@rosslogie217]

I think all football fans will be happy to see Messi happy and enjoying himself again. GOAT

[@rickygonzalez3152]

As an LAFC season ticket holder, it was an amazing experience as I haven't seen such an atmosphere since MLS Cup. Not the result I wanted, but I was only there to have a good time and was on my feet and chanting for the whole 90 minutes. Messi is my childhood idol, but LAFC is my team, and never would I thought I'd see Messi in person along with Jordi, Chiellini and Sergio all on the same pitch.

[@n-zedorai6613]

So you are back home quickly

[@n-zedorai6613]

Its really amazing to see someone's childhood idol is messi who lives in a non-soccer loving country like US. Its really growing rapidly in US which makes me most happiest

[@rickygonzalez3152]

You said it, I made it back home :P I first got into watching him and Barca since 2008, and I've always loved soccer/football at heart so to see him for all these years and finally in person is surreal. And that's how I eventually got into European football throughout the rest of my life.

[@rickygonzalez3152]

And I can agree, it makes me happy to seeing the beautiful game keeps on growing.

[@n-zedorai6613]

@@rickygonzalez3152 what about your friends or nearby people? Are they also soccer/football fans?

[@noeruxd4048]

Messi's humility and teamplay is remarkable

[@songsofego]

Messi got those perks in a game, where his presence bumps up his teammates skills points. Floor general… Busquets is the backbone of this team, no matter how high the pressure gets, pass it back to him and he’ll calm down the pace or push the pace….. This Callender guys reflex and positioning is really good…. The Youngins getting more confident too… Never watched MLS before, but I’m glad I did. This team is on protagonist mode.

[@bluebird1954]

Factos ✅ now imagine Suarez 😮

[@jerome834]

The moment Busquets makes that pass to Messi, Alba knows, and makes the run. 1-2-3-goal..beautiful.

[@bluebird1954]

They've done this 100's of times 😅

[@Sam_FIFA]

The first time Inter Miami has beat LA FC in their history. The Messi effect. Goat.

[@Thenappyfox374]

They have only played 2 before this

[@nova6054]

​@@Thenappyfox374your point?

[@nova6054]

​@@Thenappyfox374your point?

[@Loki1815]

​@@Thenappyfox374 Oh, you mean twice? Please use your words! You are dealing with Football now, not woke semantics! "English by birth, Millwall by the grace of God'...

[@Sam_FIFA]

@@Thenappyfox374 Oh yeah, but one of the worst teams in the eastern conference beating a top 3 western conference team is impressive

[@paweborkowski6959]

Having Barcelona is like starting with a 1:0 advantage. Having Callender is like the opposing team starting with -1 goal count.

[@dreameroldsoul]

MLS is a joke or it’s fixed. Nobody is pressing or going into tackles against Messi.

[@zzeclipse]

Seriously, Callender is a total gloryhog, but can’t even capitalize either. He’s such a liability.

[@hassan55055]

​@@dreameroldsoulthe defence is trash. But it isn't fixed like ronaldo fans like to think.

[@Mafiota10]

@@hassan55055 True, the defense is poor in comparison to top leagues in Europa, I would say 3/10 but the league in general is better than Saudi Arabia

[@andresantvi]

Barcelona?

[@ecsports4136]

Thrilled that Inter-Miami won! But, man, LAFC blew so many bigtime chances it must have been frustrating for their fans.

[@TomF18]

Amazing. If you keep Messi from scoring, he’s still assisting. He’ll either put it in the air and land it on a dime, or put it perfectly through on the ground so his teammate never has to break stride. He creates scoring opportunities for other Miami players that might have never had many good chances before.

[@bluebird1954]

Messi can be the Actor or Director 😊

[@LuisRdzG10]

We can't deny Miami now... they have beaten all the best of the league. The transformation is palpable.

[@shreyanshrg]

Damnn Yes! When u have the best of the world, These "best of leagues" do get belittled as rivals.

[@francelynlugao6212]

Unlike Nashville they are coward,they just go to inter miami pitch to park the bus,a very boring game

[@tend8076]

@@francelynlugao6212 Nashville is the only team can counter Messi by far, so pls respect

[@crisremr6894]

​@@tend8076I still wait to see what can Cincinnati, Filadelfia, New England and St Louis can offer to Miami, because LA has just made it to easy for them, specially the lack of defense and poor habilities of the gk

[@this_is_it_sports20]

Nope they still will say something like LAFC was star struck or something like that Messi has to win MLS league to silence them. No matter what Messi does it still won't be enough simple why because people are used to him doing miracles on the field all the time. This poor man can not have off day or they will say he is finished.

[@Sinha010]

Bouanga decided to shoot instead of pass to a wide-open Vela when he was marked by 3 men and was outside the box. Messi, being a natural golscorer, still decided to pass to an Campana because he knew Campana had a better chance of scoring. Thats a champion's mindset.

[@doggydoggy578]

Do you get tired of d riding Messi ?

[@qwerty-pk6fu]

⁠@@doggydoggy578shut the hell up lowlife, this guy is being 100% correct. He is not “riding” Messi, he’s just saying that Messi isn’t selfish for scoring goals and actually passes to his teammates to create better chances of scoring and winning the game.

[@DGM34]

@@doggydoggy578where did he bring up Messi? Dummy

[@Atclav]

Messi's passes are just as amazing as his goals.

[@Annix2]

LAFC lost this game after that first breakaway when Buoanga selfishly went for the finish instead of playing a WIDE OPEN Vela. You could see Vela's body language change immediately and he wasn't as involved in the press or the attacks made by LAFC in the remaining highlights, I assume most of the game was played this way. The impact Messi is making is tremendous. It is clear how valuable simple player chemistry is for a squad, you have Messi and Inter all smiles, where you have LAFC in black, hanging their heads and pointing fingers. Buoanga blew this one for his team, is my opinion.

[@irv6195]

That Busquets pass to Messi for Alba goal. 😮‍💨 pass of the night.

[@MinaMNd]

That second goal was nuts! I was wondering where Jordi alba came from cause he wasn't even in Messi's vision field when Busquets made that insane pass. Nevermind me still wondering how Messi saw him yet Jordi ran as fast as he could while all eyes were on Messi. So to the defenders (and to me too ngl) he came out of nowhere and still managed to land the pass and make the goal. No wonder they couldn't follow. A goal made in Barcelona!!!!❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@SH-vi7bp]

Big lesson for the LAFC left back. The most dangerous man on the field is not always the man you are marking its the person making the run that you may be putting onside.

[@scotty101ire]

Messi see,s pass,s that nobody else in football has ever been able to see he has been playing with Jordi for 15 years they could do that in the dark blind folded its been done 100,s of time before by those two

[@Stephen-lx9nm]

​@@SH-vi7bpWhat league do you play in ?😂

[@soumyadeepnaskar446]

I am a huuge Messi fan, but the highlight of this game was Callender. What a player he is! 👏

[@MikeLandwolf]

Ronaldo better goalkeeper! He has 600 million ig followers and has better eyebrows than Messi. Ronaldo works very hard and has abs and nice legs. Ronaldo better! I’m trolling 😄

[@deafinki]

Ronaldo does have dem legs tho@@MikeLandwolf

[@agbro9329]

Usa gonna get a good gk

[@ianlanford6922]

since messi arrived. before? last place on the table

[@brucealidanger6256]

​@@MikeLandwolf​From the GOAT fan, don't troll the Legend CR7 without reason, but troll the haters of Messi

[@pallourkotissa6550]

I started watching MLS with Messi arriving. We can all see now how great Busquets is

[@Jayizzo007]

It's like watching a Barcelona game each time with Messi, Alba, and Busquets!! 🎉

[@raiz91]

Excellent goal from Leo Campana, and what an assistance from Leo Messi 🇪🇨🇦🇷.

[@Promisedchildtv]

Messi is not a selfish player he loves giving beautiful assists that's why he is my GOAT

[@scusiey]

fr@@Promisedchildtv

[@halo10001]

@@Promisedchildtv Bouanga at 0:30 was in pretty much the same exact position and could have passed it off to Vela for an easy goal but he was selfish and chose to shoot. Messi in the same exact situation later in the game chose to pass and they are 3-0 up.

[@stevenjan5049]

@@halo10001right. Kind of thrown off Vela for the rest of the game. Result could have been very different.

[@ade725]

Messi playing with a smile is fantastic to see again and Calender is a great shot stopper of a keeper. Never watched MLS but I am impressed.

[@PurpleCelery329]

Calendar is fr such a good keeper

[@johnnybgood1169]

Just earned his first National Team call up for the September friendlies.

[@trashAndNoStar]

​@@johnnybgood1169RIP Miami who will play 1-2 matches without Messi, Callender, Campana, Taylor, whoever else get called up for their national teams...

[@cometcollector1264]

I keep saying it, Messi really is changing this Miami, you can see their increased confidence during play

[@D4rkYT-Gaming]

5:00 I love this part, Messi knows he doesn’t have the speed so he stops and passes the ball to Campana who has a clear shot at the goal. Absolute masterclass.

[@papafranku274]

critical thinking at its finest

[@serumnexus6961]

Gives me hope that he will outrun the whole team someday again. Like he used to do at barca.

[@tiotito31]

I have never seen someone score a goal like that, wow Farias

[@Isa_AlKubi]

No doubt Inter Miami is the best MLS team at the moment Messi has changed everything.

[@lester--glz6636]

fr people have to admit it at this point

[@febafu]

We call it south of the border "el efecto Messi".

[@3DInnovations70]

LafC was clearly the better team tonight

[@EldePHX]

Look at the standings. No they aren’t

[@Isa_AlKubi]

@@EldePHX look I’m not even a Inter or Messi fan boy but the truth has to be spoken. When Messi joined the MLS? So Miami was under the rubbish but since Messi joined them Miami hasn’t lose a game yet now imagine if Messi were joined in the Beginning of the Season . I’m sure Miami would be probably number one in the Eastern Conference. Let’s talk next season and you will see I’m right. In less than two months they has already a trophy 🏆 tell me what team in the MLS has accomplished something like that in matter of days?

[@khairimat-ls9gq]

3 golden assist from Messi... magical moment

[@Leprosita80]

The first one isn't his. Messi did 2 good assists but the assists of the first goal (made by Avilés) was the best 👌🏼

[@khairimat-ls9gq]

@@Leprosita80 thanks for rectification 👍

[@letsgobrandon987]

Congrats to LA for holding Messi scoreless. Not a lot of MLS clubs can claim that….but Miami is playing beautifully and with incredible confidence so that’s hard to overcome. As a Miami native this brings us so much joy. Love those uniforms too, so our style.

[@MrAkaacer]

Kind of not a big deal. You can shut anyone down. Messi is not magic. The issue is shutting Messi down whilst not leaving gaps.

[@erickheredia8910]

@@MrAkaacer This.

[@TalkFact]

0:35, the dude not passing to a wide open teammate, compared to Messi's pass for the 3rd goal, is all you need to know

[@halo10001]

Crazy how Messi got into the same exact situation later in the game but made the right decision. Making good decisions is so important in this game, if LA scored there it would have changed the whole game.

[@rafaelverduzco2978]

Was looking for this comment - that made me mad, selfish player

[@Artu2002]

​@@rafaelverduzco2978deja tú wey, el vato falló demasiado y muy claras, sumando esa pésima decisión concluyo que es un terrible jugador profesional de fútbol

[@eganfuego]

Don't worry, he will be addressed. The only way this team moves forward is if they learn to work as a team. The player is young and wants to impress Messi I think. Don't be too hard on him.

[@mwewamwandwe3056]

We gatta give callendar his flowers guys. His goalkeeping has improved so much.🔥

[@sunnysashimi2031]

my heart melts when messi smiles

[@jericofiel29]

the mentality of miami: we are playing with the Goat. we need to give our best. and miami as a team delivers. MESSI GRAVITY DRAGGING MIAMI TO GREATNESS. ❤❤❤

[@chiraggera3160]

Callendar with fantastic saves to keep Miami in the game & then the GOAT provides magical assists ✨ What a game by Farias as well, goal out of nowhere & great tenacity throughout 🙌

[@M68_M68]

There is no football without Messi. Nobody can play at the age of 36 like messi. 11 Games Played 🎽 11 Goals ⚽ 5 Assist 2 Free Kicks Goals ⚽ 1 Trophies Tities 🏆 2 Penalty Given Destroying Every Club Nobody has an eye for assists like Messi. His passes are so brilliant that all opposing defenders freeze. And his goals? Goalkeepers would rather kill themselves than get 50 goals from him in one game. Messi is destroying MLS ❤with the help of his Barcelona friends. Let's not forget them and the great goalkeeper Callendar. This is the new Petr Cech or some goalkeeper superstar. Sometimes I feel like Messi's career is the script of an Oscar-nominated movie.

[@daniellazo888]

With the help of his barcelona friends. Let's not forget them.

[@M68_M68]

@@daniellazo888 Yes. Busi a Alba are great.

[@scofind1139]

@@daniellazo888 Yeah...meanwhile in other league carried by 7 high paid foreign player...and get tap in hatrrick and almost penalty hatrrick against a weak and flawless team...haha

[@SG_DesertFoxX97]

“There’s is no football without messi” football has existed since 1863

[@xaydegonzalez6007]

I LOVE HIS 1 TROPHY TITIES!

[@reptilian_overlord]

I've never seen someone score like the first goal, incredible luck and skill.

[@jexkov]

My two favorite clubs in the Americas

[@barongeek]

Callender fue masivo para esta victoria, evitó muchísimos goles. También me sorprende mucho que hayan podido ganarle por bastante al LAFC cuando Los Ángeles han demostrado ser un equipo muy muy sólido. Que grande el efecto Messi y Barca en Miami

[@SG_DesertFoxX97]

It’s all a shithshow. I can’t wait for those clowns to leave so MLS can be fun to watch agin like the old times.

[@donviajero2580]

LAFC es un equipo muy solido pero con una defensa muy lenta. Chiellini y Long ya no dan la talla y Sergi Palencia ha demostrado porque estaba con Leganes en la segunda de España (el segundo gol fue en parte culpa suya por no seguir la corrida de Alba). Necesitan urgentemente que Murillo recobre su forma despues de su lesión y de que Palacios no vuelve a faltar patridos. Sin Murillo y Palacios en el equipo titular, ya hemos visto como Monterrey, Charlotte, y ahora Miami, han podido vulnerar esta defensa con facilidad. Están también sufriendo las consecuencias de prestar el central juvenil Fall al Barcelona B, porque el fue clave en darle relevo a los viejitos la temporada pasada y se visilumbraba como titular para esta temporada. Pero se entiende que es una gran oportunidad para el joven y la opción de compra de $7 millones es algo que el equipo no puede ignorar.

[@Pascualcaleb27]

Ese.delantero no sirbe fallo todas teniendo avela para tocar

[@apofis05]

No creo que dure mas de un año en la MLS

[@don-zimmerjck8910]

Lafc waste so many opportunities

[@USRAMIPLAYZ]

Bounanga completely sold the game for LAFC

[@seekwith]

I never watched MIS before because the level is lower than Europe and, let's say the Copa America. Now that I watch because of Messi, I never thought that a home team can be so amazing. LA rocks, the atmosphere is insane! Crowd singing and dancing. What a game! Very entertaining! And to top it all...Amazing plays and goals plus Calendar's saves.

[@leonardolopez8324]

🎉

[@davidday2373]

L.A. Football Club supporters have been rocking out since 2018.

[@katiekehrl1478]

Watching Messi play is mesmerizing

[@ChristianityTookMyBabyAway]

Because your gullible , mesmerizing?.. sounds super weird.

[@eddyjolo]

Bouonga really cost LA this match. He’s good at creating pressure and being in the right spot but then makes a poor decision in the end. Especially in that first highlight where Vela was wide open.

[@MrNSBianchi]

Right, I mean why not pass it to Vela?... Even Messi doesn't take that shot under pressure.

[@andrezdamess]

I was looking for this comment right here!! Bouonga was getting on my nerves with the poor finishing and decision making!

[@texaskeys1115]

Simon el vela se emputo . El bumcaca la cago he wanted to make a name for himself playing against messi. That's call being selfish

[@leoordorica6115]

Bouonga wants the LAFC spotlight for himself

[@MrCAF01]

Farias was so impressive. A quick learner who is adopting Messi's style. Well done.

[@whateverittakes1673]

Didn't know he's Argentine. I get the vibe Messi is most comfortable with these types of players around him. He had a rough match with Farias last time out but this time they played well together. In recent weeks hes also meshed well with Cremaschi... All Argentine players who want to spend some time in MLS before their next league should look into Miami. Get it while you can! Messi will be around 2 more seasons before the team has to rebuild.

[@mikhaillastname8719]

What a goal he scored. Impressive indeed!

[@drago0n10]

He for sure will move to Europe just like Armada of Atlanta has done it. I hope MLS becomes the launch pad for attracting young lads to Europe.

[@ericbrown1101]

​@@whateverittakes1673yeah after the Leagues Cup win, all the team's Argentinian players posed for a photo with their flag. There was easily 6 of them. And yeah I agree. Farias is a very exciting player. He and Messi were not on the same page against Nashville. 3 days of training and boom they were clicking.

[@JayJay-kb4dq]

@@whateverittakes1673yeah he should of gone to Europe when he was in the youth of colon but he tore his knee and that was that and now Miami have him.

[@gulammahmud3088]

Messi just being messi❤

[@_lfaustoo]

Honestly, sad to see how Vela wasn't utilized in the best manner in this game. Regardless, great football by Miami!

[@JC-gl7dq]

Me: "Mom I want to watch Messi" Mom: "We have Messi at home" Real Messi: 4:57 Messi at Home: 0:30

[@hontonix1413]

😂

[@CalvinClassic-ht4ow]

lol Messi doing everything right against lafc

[@tgreco6501]

Loved the sliding tackle goal (maybe MLS goal of the season for it's uniqueness) and both of Messi's assists (especially the 2nd one) were beautiful. Great silky smooth finish from Campana and Callender had another great night. Nice goal from LAFC too.

[@andrewden1699]

You’re joking about the goal of the season, right ?

[@jonathanlerner2797]

Take it from a goalkeeper - Callendar had some shockingly good saves. The two semi-point blank ones were top tier difficulty. They weren’t big dives on longer shots that make the highlight reels but those are often easier saves to make.

[@HormonelPessiFrozeninni]

No one cares about this pessi and burger league

[@tgreco6501]

@@HormonelPessiFrozeninni Those in attendance at BMO stadium paid hundreds because they don't care. Your profile picture is hilarious.

[@tgreco6501]

@@andrewden1699 Did you read the parts "maybe" and "MLS"

[@alfarekombe1988]

Messi the most selfless person I know for a goal. He knows the true meaning of a team

[@ElizabethTucker-ou7sm]

Great finish for the first goal. The intent was fantastic. Can’t believe I’m watching MLS highlights. Messi really is different.

[@razvan8292]

3:11 The unforgiving Alba run with Messi through afterwards. I got emotional. I thought I would never see that again 🥲

[@micahlee4128]

Messi changes everything for a team. He makes the team better. The Barca Trio. The Barca Connection. It's just amazing to watch. They literally can win the rest of their games this season.

[@donviajero2580]

I really doubt they will win them all. But so far with Messi they have won 60% of their games and drawn the other 40% (not counting penalty shootouts). If they can maintain those %, it should be enough to make the playoffs.

[@mattjamess6014]

It’s a full team effort never just three but they willl help fortify a strong team

[@Immigrantlovesamerica]

Messi is great, but you’re ignoring the beast of a coach they have. It’s tata martino. He’s a legend who has worked with Messi before and who completely revamped Inter miamis team.

[@socialseahawksfan9325]

​@@donviajero2580there has only been one draw and it was one of the most pathetic cowering 10 men back for 90 minutes in mls history.

[@donviajero2580]

@@socialseahawksfan9325 No, there have been 4 draws, 3 of which Miami then won on penalties. FIFA officially counts games decided by penalties as draws in its statistics.

[@timothyjay5460]

MESSI😈🐐

[@juandrax]

definitivamente, si eo no hace los goles aun asi aparece en momentos importantes, dandonos 3 asistencias, sin duda THE GOAT

[@apurbasd6227]

What a match. One of the BEST Goalkeeper. Best of Luck Messi & Inter Miami.

[@davidl6332]

nah

[@atleastshiny7126]

Don't lie massively underrated he might get taken by saudi

[@johnnie99]

​@@atleastshiny7126FACTS. He's going to get so many offers from Europe and Saudi that he won't be in the MLS for much longer.

[@arjanmakaj-singh5318]

Jordi Alba's finishing is insane for a defender..

[@chevonpetgrave4991]

In Europe and the modern game its becoming if not already the norm to have elite level wing backs who can cause havoc in the attack and can finish. Cancelo Alphonso Davies Kyle walker Trent Alexander Arnold Hakimi To name a few. Jord alba and Dani Alves were among the top in their day with Barcelona. But one of the first and best to ever do it is Roberto Carlos from the 90s and 2000s

[@dmitriystoyanov933]

​Yes, man. Carlos is the best in history on this position.

[@peas_n_biscuits]

Bro watches football from reels💀

[@ML-yy9iu]

@@chevonpetgrave4991 Not so sure about Kyle Walker being in that list.

[@jeffreyflorence3711]

Messi could've been selfish and gone for goal on the last goal, but he served it up for Campana. That's what a true team player does.

[@dolphignition7176]

As an Inter Miami fan, GOD THIS FELT GREAT SCORING ON JOHN McCARTHY... unlike Robles, Marzman, and CALLENDAR, he costed us numerous times when we've had him and then all of a sudden decides to become hero of the previous MLS season? Miss me with that... Also, wtf was that 4:54 😂 But I will say, I was eager to see how the Herons play without Messi just to see if we truly are good or a smokescreen

[@jibranoliveros9326]

3:09 the moment Busquets passes to Messi, Jordi Alba is still on the other half of the field, but the 3 of them know what’s gonna happen. Genius! 🤩

[@chibuikeoffu]

I just now saw it. Notice alba gave it Busquets at first. The understanding is out of this world

[@jericofiel29]

good observation. 😊

[@ArvidSyah]

Itu adalah efek dari permainan mereka yang sudah menyatu sebelumnya di Barcelona,

[@scofind1139]

Fantastic chemistry

[@lekerwahlang829]

No one see the great wall Calendar,what a save by him👍👍🔥🔥

[@grogu1986]

We NEED to see Farias and Leo start up front again. They absolutely cooked.

[@austinsmith2487]

Damn Vela was pissed after that first missed shot and I’d be too. He was wide open and Bouanga was selfish and tried to ego that shot

[@WWE2KUNIVERSEELITE]

That second goal was all Barcelona. Busquets, Messi , Alba. That gave me flashes of 2010-2012 season.

[@Crack-re9hi]

I don’t think Jordi was even playing at Barça back then

[@raymendez3403]

Jordi joined Barça in 2012 you smartass

[@RONlN_]

@@Crack-re9hi he came in 2012 so yeah

[@TheAniket18]

Calendar made it possible with his outstanding saves... and the GOAT with rest line up to do the rest... Bravo 👏👏

[@hdrkn5247]

what calendar? google calendar?

[@Lvrry416]

Callender the GK@@hdrkn5247

[@twentyfive69225]

​@@hdrkn5247bruh😂😭

[@margaritavelez3234]

Leo Messi Querido forever ♥️ 💙 💛 ⚽️ 🎉

[@andrewbaggaley5728]

Massive impact from Messi. Love to see the GOAT thriving.