LWithout Lionel Messi and Luis SuarezInter Miami put in a heroic performance this Saturday, beating the Philadelphia Union 1-2 in added time despite a game with nine players.
Gerardo 'Tata' Martino The team had everything against it for this match, not only because of the absences of the internationals for the Copa America and the European Cup but because, on a defensive error, they conceded a goal in the 3rd minute by Mikael Uhre.
Julian Gressel equalised after the break but the night in Philadelphia looked like a nightmare for Inter Miami after the Red card Honduran David Ruiz scored in the 69th minute and Argentinian Tomás Avilés in the 84th minute.
But just when everything seemed to be going in the right direction for the Philadelphia Union, young Brazilian Leo Afonso mounted a counterattack out of nowhere against a terrible home team defense and gave Inter Miami an epic, stunning and completely unexpected victory in the 94th minute.
Experts in comebacks this season, Inter Miami, in which the Spaniards Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba played 90 minutes, remain leaders of the East with 38 points.
Lionel Messi's impact on MLS
In two years, Lionel Messi has devoured the marketing of the MLS and has already won his first title with Inter Miami CF in the League Cup 2023. But more than that, the Argentine has won a World Cup in his career, making him a fan favorite. In the league, Sergio Busquets has also won a World Cup with Spain.
That said, the number 10 striker occupies the number 1 position on the list of the league's best-selling Adidas jerseys, according to data from MLSstore.com; in the Top 25 ranking, fourteen nationalities are represented.
Two other South American players appear on the list, with FC Cincinnati's Luis Suárez and MVP Luciano Acosta occupying second and third spots on the list respectively, with Columbus forward Juan 'Cucho' Hernández and Galaxy midfielder Riqui Riqui rounding out the list.
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