Speaker 1: Lionel Messi has been dominating headlines over the past few
Speaker 1: days with performances that cement his legendary status and plans
Speaker 1: that extend far beyond the soccer pitch. On the field,
Speaker 1: Messi is putting on a historic playoff display for Inter
Speaker 1: Miami in the MLS Cup playoffs. The Argentine superstar has
Speaker 1: shattered MLS records by accumulating twelve goal contributions, consisting of
Speaker 1: six goals and six assists in just four postseason games.
Speaker 1: His most recent masterclass came during Miami's devastating four to
Speaker 1: zero victory over FC Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference Semifinals,
Speaker 1: where he contributed one goal and three assists. This performance
Speaker 1: has Inter Miami bulldozing through the competition with a combined
Speaker 1: score of twelve goals to three conceded across four playoff games,
Speaker 1: with Messi participating in all time twelve tallies. According to
Speaker 1: Major League Soccer, this sets a new record for most
Speaker 1: goal contributions in MLS Cup playoffs history. Inter Miami now
Speaker 1: faces New York CITYFC on Saturday in the Eastern Conference
Speaker 1: Final with an MLS Cup berth hanging in the balance.
Speaker 1: As the third ranked team in the supporter's shield standings.
Speaker 1: Miami is guaranteed to host the MLS Cup Final on
Speaker 1: December sixth, should they defeat New York City FC. Head
Speaker 1: coach Javier Mascherano remains cautious despite the team's dominance, emphasizing
Speaker 1: that they must approach Saturday with intensity from the opening minute.
Speaker 1: Beyond the MLS playoffs, Messi's social media presence continues to
Speaker 1: break records globally. According to recent reports, Messi shared a
Speaker 1: photo from the revamped camp Now Stadium in Barcelona that
Speaker 1: garnered over thirty two point eight million likes on Instagram,
Speaker 1: showcasing his enduring global appeal and connection to his iconic
Speaker 1: former club. Looking ahead, Messi's much as anticipated Goat tour
Speaker 1: to India in twenty twenty five is expanding significantly. The
Speaker 1: tour will now span four major Indian cities including Kolkuta, Hydrobod,
Speaker 1: Mumbai and New Delhi. Hydrabad was added after original plans
Speaker 1: for a friendly match in Kochie fell through due to
Speaker 1: logistical complications. Messi will begin this extensive tour on December
Speaker 1: thirteenth in Kolkutta and conclude a New Delhi on December fifteenth,
Speaker 1: where he is expected to meet Prime Minister Nearendra Modi.
Speaker 1: The tool will feature celebrity football. The tour will feature
Speaker 1: celebrity football matches. The tool will feature celebrity football matches.
Speaker 1: In twenty twenty one, Messi will feature celebrity football matches.
Speaker 1: With the twenty twenty six World Cup approaching, Messi continues
Speaker 1: preparing for what will be his sixth World Cup appearance,
Speaker 1: maintaining his competitive edge despite nearing the twilight of his career.
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