Bye bye Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi chooses the new best striker and paralyzes the MLS

Inter Miami defeated Orlando City 3-1 in the Round of 16 of the Leagues Cup, with a brace from Lionel Messi who was the great figure of the match. Those led by Gerardo Martino advanced to a new round in this competition and killing neither more nor less than the city's classic, so the joy is great and, as if that were not enough, Messi found a partner on the field of play.

Beyond all the rumors about the possible arrival of Luis Suárez with the aim of being the team's center forward in 2024, the presence of Josef Martínez in the squad makes it not uncommon to see him as a starter. Tonight against Orlando City, the Venezuelan number 9 was dispatched with a penalty goal and an assist for Messi, for which he would have gained the confidence of the 10, who could choose him over Suárez, who has a chronic knee problem and does not can perform 100%.

This triumph is historic for Inter Miami, since it was the first Sun Classic with Lionel Messi on the field, and closing it with a victory against his people at the DRV PNK Stadium was a dream for David Beckham. Now, they must turn the page and start thinking about the next goal that will be in the round of 16 of the competition.

Who'll be Inter Miami's rival?

Those led by Gerardo Martino suffered an electrifying game but they managed to pull it off, so they will be in the round of 16. His rival in that instance was defined minutes before the end of the Inter Miami match, and he will once again be an American, since FC Dallas eliminated Mazatlán and will be Messi's rival in the 8th round.