Lionel MessiThe maestro himself, has yet another distinction to add to his rich trophy cabinet. The Miami magician tops the list 30 players nominated for this month MLS All-Star Game in Columbus, Ohio, facing the cream of the crop of LIGA MX of Mexico. Not bad for a guy who just got his cleats dirty in Major League Soccer.
Messi in his first full season with Inter Miami after having parachuted in July 2023, is now on the MLS All-Star Game list. At 37 years old, and currently juggling tasks Argentina At Copa AmericaIt is fair to say that man's schedule is tighter than a drum.
But Messi does not walk alone on this star-studded path. He is accompanied by his team from Miami-Luis Suarez, Sergio BusquetsAnd Jordi Alba-next to him. It's like Barcelona's Greatest Hits Tour, but with a touch of Miami.
Messi and Miami dominate All-Star selection
Now, let's talk numbers. Eighteen MLS clubs send their best wishes, with The Columbus Crew And Inter Miami lead the charge – five and four players each, respectively. This list? A delicious mix of 12 votes from fans, players and media, 16 selections by Wilfried Nancy, MLS All-Star Head Coach from the host team Columbus, and a few stars handpicked by MLS Commissioner Don Garber.
Messi's statistics This season is a legend: 12 goals and 13 assists in just 12 games. That's right, the man is racking up goals like they're going out of style – 25 to be exact. The fastest to do so in a season. Ever.
The icing on the cake ? Messi, Suarez, BusquetsAnd Alba were all voted into the team by fans. And Garber? He used his golden picks on Hector Herrera Since Houston Dynamo And Darlington Nagbe of Columbus. Because why not sprinkle a little more stardust?
Circle the date, friends. July 24, 8 p.m. ET. The stage is set for the MLS All-Star Game, and if history is any guide, Messi will be the master of ceremonies of this football circus.
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