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Within the first preseason match in opposition to Membership America through the “Americas Preseason Tour,” Lionel Messi as soon as once more stirred controversy in Mexico following a daring celebration aimed on the followers. Forward of the subsequent pleasant recreation, a Inter Miami key participant weighed in on the incident, referencing what he described as Mexico’s “rancor” towards the Argentine icon.
Messi was on the focus from Membership America supporters in his first match of the 12 months. After scoring the equalizer within the 1-1 draw, Messi celebrated by first pointing to the again of his jersey, showcasing his title and iconic No. 10. Nevertheless, the celebration escalated when he raised three fingers, symbolizing Argentina’s three World Cup titles, and adopted it with a pinched-fingers gesture, seemingly taunting the followers with, “What have you ever received?“
Throughout Monday’s coaching session, forward of their journey to Peru, Federico Redondo addressed the response to Messi’s celebration, providing a candid tackle the state of affairs. “In all of Latin America, maybe out of rancor or one thing else, the one nation that doesn’t get pleasure from watching Leo is Mexico,” the midfielder instructed reporters.
Redondo then shifted focus to the upcoming match, drawing a distinction between Mexican followers and others within the area. “I consider Peru will benefit from the celebration and the great thing about seeing the perfect on this planet,” he concluded.
Inter Miami will journey to face Peruvian champions Membership Universitario de Deportes on Wednesday, January 29, at Estadio Monumental in Lima, Peru. The fixture marks the second recreation in Inter Miami‘s preseason, as they gear up for a demanding 2025 MLS season.
Federico Redondo displays on his difficult first 12 months at Inter Miami
Federico Redondo joined Inter Miami in early 2024 from Argentinos Juniors for a reported $8 million price. Seen as a possible successor to Sergio Busquets as a consequence of his related taking part in fashion, the 22-year-old confronted vital hurdles in his debut season.
After making his debut on March 7 in opposition to Nashville, Redondo performed three extra matches earlier than struggling a left lateral collateral ligament (LCL) harm that sidelined him for eight weeks. Though he recovered by Could, regaining his pre-injury kind proved tough. Reflecting on his first season, Redondo supplied a candid self-assessment:
“What a query. I don’t assume it was my greatest 12 months. I believe I arrived in excellent form within the first 4 video games, the place I felt very assured. Then, I had the misfortune of a traumatic harm, and afterward, with the season already underway, I didn’t really feel like I used to be again at my full potential till the final three video games with Atlanta United,” Redondo said.
Regardless of finishing a full 90 minutes in solely 9 matches since his knee harm, Redondo stays an integral a part of coach Javier Mascherano’s plans, as he was beneath Gerardo “Tata” Martino. With the MLS season approaching, the preseason fixtures will function a vital alternative for Redondo to reestablish himself as a key participant in Inter Miami’s lineup.
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