Josef Martinez scored his first goal for Inter Miami since Lionel Messi joined the MLS franchise, but only because of a selfless act after the Argentine gave him ball for a penalty
Since Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami it’s been all about him, and rightly so, and the Argentine scored another brace for his new side in a 3-1 win against Orlando City.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has scored five goals in his first three games for the MLS team, and already looks like breaking records for David Beckham’s franchise. Messi has been a sensation, and he’s even brought the best out of Miami winger Robert Taylor, but strikers have struggled alongside the World Cup winner.
Josef Martinez started with Messi on Wednesday night, with the Venezuelan striker also recognised as a designated player under MLS ruling. He’s been desperate to get off the mark since Messi’s arrival, and the Argentine gave him the golden opportunity.
Martinez won a penalty for Miami early in the second half, and the fans at DRV PNK Stadium prepared for Messi to step up from 12 yards and score yet another goal. Messi has taken 140 penalties in his stunning career, scoring 78 percent of his efforts from 12 yards.