(VIDEO) Despite not being a starter, the impact that Messi generated when he arrived at New York

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami face an important challenge against New York Red Bull in a match where only victory for Gerardo Martino's team is worth it. Lionel Messi was not selected in the starting team due to rest issues. The reality is that the footballer had 10 games without stopping. However, he is expected to enter in the second part.

Miami wins it 1-0 at the end of the first half. The Florida team has managed to place themselves as a visitor against a great team like New York, but they must ensure the result as soon as possible. For this reason, Lionel Messi's entry into the match is practically assured. However, the footballer is already causing a stir at the Red Bull Arena, despite not being a starter.

Lionel Messi arrived at the stadium together with Sergio Busquets and a group of collaborating children did not hesitate to greet him in the dressing rooms, something to which he responded in a great way and shook hands with the little ones, who reacted with euphoria and shouts for the emotion of being greeted by one of the greatest of all time.

Which player shone in the absence of Messi?

Another of the South Americans who was the protagonist in the meeting of the pink franchise was the Paraguayan midfielder. Despite the fact that he was quite imprecise in his first interventions, Diego Gómez claimed vindication with a good left-footed shot to open the scoring after 37 minutes of the initial stage.