Vázquez and Messi played alongside one another in Barcelona’s youth academy and will come head-to-head at DRV PNK Stadium on Wednesday.
Lionel Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami has completely revolutionised both The Herons and MLS, which was again seen in the Florida club’s last game at Atlanta United. In their first league match without him, David Beckham’s side suffered their first defeat since he signed, meaning they now face an uphill battle to qualify for the end-of-season playoffs.
Messi a fitness doubt for Inter Miami vs Toronto FC
The question on everyone’s lips is whether or not Messi will be fit to return to action on Wednesday, when Inter Miami host Toronto FC. Speaking to the media ahead of the game, The Reds’ Spanish midfielder Victor Vázquez is well aware of the enormity of the challenge of coming up against Messi, who he played alongside as a youngster in Barcelona youth teams.
Vázquez excited by Messi and Miami challenge
“The plan is to try to play our own game, to try to score more goals than them. Messi is unstoppable, that’s the reality. He is a very special player and everyone knows that”, admitted Vázquez.
But rather than losing sleep over it, the ex-LA Galaxy schemer is looking forward to tackling three of his old teammates at La Masía: “I am very excited to play against him and as well as (Sergio) Busquets and Jordi (Alba). And against Miami too because now they are one of the strongest teams in MLS”, Vázquez added.
Toronto interim coach Dunfield hopes Messi plays
Meanwhile, Toronto FC interim coach Terry Dunfield wants to see Inter Miami’s top stars, led by Messi, all feature in the game.
“We hope Messi is involved. Since he started playing in our league, what he has done has been incredible. Not just individually, but also he has improved the standard of Inter Miami and his teammates, as well as the whole league”.
So, what’s Dunfield plan to shackle the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner? “Come on, you know I can’t reveal that to you”, he jested.
kaubiorsy
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mls only small league
Jenacdiltz
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u about zz n. nj
Harshit1
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Fun Fact : Victor Vazquez was the Leader of Barcelona Youth team for the class of 87' which included Leo Messi, Cesc Fabregas, Pique etc. And Victor Vazquez was Considered better than Leo Messi and was rated above him. He had Crazy Pace and Ball control. But due to a severe Knee injury Vazquez Lost his Pace and Later on we all know what happened.
Mepacdepst
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I think nobody want messi in their team
FuckEverything
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Allfootball, just tell us your boy is missing in an action again and the LGBTQ+M soccer league project is quickly falling apart. We don't care what a Soccer player/part-time construction worker has to say about Messi.
You're trying too hard
Natanya
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plays in saudi
exactly 😂😂
jackstag
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Allfootball, just tell us your boy is missing in an action again and the LGBTQ+M soccer league project is quickly falling apart. We don't care what a Soccer player/part-time construction worker has to say about Messi.
he didn't said abt Saudi league. 😂. camel league
jackstag
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construction workers
plays in saudi
sahilroshan
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construction workers
Borbor99
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What u expecting him to do ? This is a useless post
Rezbcdekz
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Allfootball, just tell us your boy is missing in an action again and the LGBTQ+M soccer league project is quickly falling apart. We don't care what a Soccer player/part-time construction worker has to say about Messi.
tencimrty
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