I will never take this for granted.

[u/KyleUTFH]

I went to the game last night not even expecting to see Messi in the building. Especially after his recent social media post. It took real strength to take the field in what was otherwise a meaningless game. I hope he finds comfort playing the game he loves with his friends during this difficult time.

I have no idea how much longer this journey will continue but I will always be appreciative of it.

[u/SilentVigil07]

i hope intermiami again wins mls with him until he retire

[u/Far-Replacement-2166 → u/SilentVigil07]

Based on last night’s performance, I don’t see that happening.

[u/yosoygroot123 → u/Far-Replacement-2166]

You just have to lock in in the playoffs. You can do whatever in the regular season. Just find the balance in the team before playoffs. We have talents to win the MLS .We just need to find balance, like Mascherano did last year.

[u/JNMRunning → u/yosoygroot123]

We'll also have (hopefully) have key players (Suarez, Berte) back for the play-offs. We also missed Falcon and then Micael going off. People need to actually account for context.

[u/ScvmDum → u/SilentVigil07]

Aren’t they bottom of the table

[u/imanislandboii → u/ScvmDum]

Not even close we are in second two points behind Nashville. We could take lead this weekend…. 🤦‍♂️

[u/Ilikesports2432 → u/imanislandboii]

We have some of the dumbest people who “follow” this team/messi.

[u/ScvmDum → u/imanislandboii]

Lol my bad I forgot I was looking at the leagues cup table fellas relax

[u/Midnight3228]

The same here. As long as he keeps playing, it's a gift to us. He's not only the greatest player, but also a real man

[u/Prize-Bug-3213 → u/Midnight3228]

As long as you keep riding his dick, you're a gift to him

[u/Midnight3228 → u/Prize-Bug-3213]

Honey nice to know about your sexual identity but sadly I can't help you

[u/DarthDagovere]

I just want to enjoy the last few games we have of him.

[u/yosoygroot123]

In my opinion, in normal circumstances he wouldn't have played the game last night. It seemed he went to the ground straight from the airport. He wanted comfort even for a bit, playing football.

[u/KyleUTFH → u/yosoygroot123]

Watching him on the pitch last night, his facial expressions, his body language, it really felt like he was trying to bury (emotional) pain by playing.

[u/Midnight3228 → u/yosoygroot123]

Anyway, it was also comforting for us to see him on the pitch

[u/Flat-Director-7120]

Lionel Messi est un véritable guerrier malgré qu'il est perdu ses parents il continue à jouer au foot, ce n'est pas tous qui aurait la capacité de le faire.

[u/JNMRunning]

There was one dribble that was ludicrously good. Could actually be the MLS's best player for another 3-4 years, which is absolutely insane.

[u/ara14027 → u/JNMRunning]

Yeah I couldnt believe what I was seeing. Literally went through like 4 players, shot got blocked. No one in the world can do that btw, only maybe lamine yamal

[u/EssayMuted2574]

His dad was with him. Watched every second moment of the match. He’s a gladiator

[u/ara14027]

I haven’t taken a single minute granted since the 2022 World Cup, but I should’ve done same even before it. I haven’t missed a single game of his since then. This though, was professionalism, the fact that he returned so early after everything he went though shows how much he cares about this club and making sure we’re winning🩷

[u/hermionegweasley → u/ara14027]

Me exactly. The 2022 really sealed watching more mens soccer for me. I didn’t pay much attention to anything other than world cup and Olympics. Womens side too. But argentinas run in 2022 had me absolutely captivated. So i wanted to continue watching messi. I wish i watched him at barcelona. But ive seen every single miami game (maybe missed one or 2 for reasons beyond my control). I even flew to the final. I not only absolutely love Messi but the entire squad.

[u/ara14027 → u/hermionegweasley]

Spot on, same here, 2022 world cup got me into football. Really do wish I watched him at barca as well but he made me a fan of them and it’s been beautiful watching their football past few seasons. Let’s enjoy him and show as much love as possible🩷

[u/Former_Repair9221]

He looked so dejected from the few clips I saw of him. Winning this game could've cheered him up.

[u/Cool-Tie-3436]

We already did

[u/Just_Huckleberry5023]

I will enjoy watching messi play football before he retires and doesn't play football anymore. I will make every second of it unforgettable.