Messi is Picasso, says Inter Miami coach after brace in Leagues Cup debut win
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- Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos compared Lionel Messi to Pablo Picasso after the Argentine scored two goals in the team's 4-2 victory over Atlético de San Luis.
- Messi also contributed an assist from a corner kick, while Noah Allen provided three assists from the left flank.
- The win marked the debut for both teams in the Leagues Cup, a competition between MLS and Liga MX clubs.
Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos lauded Lionel Messi's performance, comparing the Argentine superstar to the iconic painter Pablo Picasso after Messi scored two goals in the team's 4-2 win against Atlético de San Luis in their Leagues Cup debut. Hoyos described Messi's first goal as a work of art, stating, "If we were talking about painting, he would be Picasso."
Messi's impact extended beyond his brace; he also delivered the corner kick that led to Micael's goal, securing Inter Miami's fourth goal of the match. The coach also highlighted the impressive performance of Noah Allen, who provided three assists from his left-back position, including the setup for Messi's opening goal.
There are no adjectives. The guys were showing me the first goal he scored. Those of us who have played football know how it is. If we were talking about painting, he would be Picasso.
"He arrived very well into the spaces," Hoyos commented on Allen's play, admitting that the second and third assists were his personal favorites. Inter Miami is set to face Monterrey next on Saturday before concluding their group stage against León. The Leagues Cup, an annual tournament pitting Major League Soccer teams against Liga MX clubs, saw Inter Miami claim their first-ever title in 2023, shortly after Messi's arrival.
He arrived very well into the spaces.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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