Inter Miami head coach Cristian "Kily" González urged MLS fans to enjoy Lionel Messi's time with the club following the captain's international retirement. "The farewell match was incredibly intense," González said, emphasizing that the moment belonged to Messi. He encouraged Messi to soak up the love from Argentina and the world, noting that while he will be missed in the national team jersey, fans must cherish his presence at Inter Miami now. González highlighted Messi's lasting legacy, driven by his competitive nature and constant demand for 100% effort from everyone around him. "He's a born competitor," González added, praising Messi's relentless pursuit of improvement even at 39 years old.
The coach expressed happiness seeing Messi enjoy himself, stating that the club changed the day he arrived. As Inter Miami prepares to face D. C.
United after the international break, González acknowledged the team's need to return to winning ways, improve defensively, and fine-tune details for the season's final stretch. Currently third in the Eastern Conference with 46 points in 27 games, Inter Miami aims to rebound from a five-match winless streak, having recently defeated Cruz Azul 2-0 in the Campeones Cup.
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