Although he did not fight, the Lionel Messi He was again at the center of attention, this time by the Hard Rock Stadium platforms during her clash Inter Miami with the Cincinnati.
Lionel Messi had been punished for his non -presence in the MLS All Star match, so he could not play in Inter Miami’s game. This is how he watched the efforts of his teammates from the platforms, with his wife Antonella Rakujo, as well as his very good friend and teammate at the Argentinean National Rodrigo de Paul.
De Paul, who completed his transfer from Atletico Madrid to Inter Miami for 15 million euros, was not available to coach Javier Mascherano, but did not miss the opportunity to give the “present” and enjoy the match with Messi. The cameras recorded the two Argentinean relaxed, chatting and sharing the traditional set of Mate, in an image that enhanced the climate of intimacy and friendship within the team.
The game may not have had the desired result for Inter Miami, as it stayed 0-0 with Cincinnati, but De Paul’s presence on the platforms reinforced the team’s narrative: a football family focused on Lionel Messi. He and Jordi Alba did not fight for punishment for their absence from the MLS All-Star Game.
De Paul’s addition comes to tie with the already full of familiar figures, as the roster is also located by Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Alba himself, while the technical leadership is taken over by Javier Mascherano. Argentine’s choice to continue his career in Florida was not surprising – Messi’s presence seems to have worked catalytically.
The new dynamic duo in Miami
Messi and De Paul are enjoying some @InterMiamiCF action together! pic.twitter.com/CQQeWpuDE1
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 26, 2025
It is noteworthy that Inter Miami remains in the 5th place in the eastern region with 42 points, eight behind the pioneer Philadelphia Uthion, with three games less due to the club’s World Cup.