Last Wednesday he was able to see him up close on the pitch for the first time. With the Philadelphia Union, former St. Pauli player Leon Flach met Inter Miami and superstar Lionel Messi in the semifinals of the Leagues Cup. However, Flach was substituted at half-time, Philadelphia was 2-0 behind – in the end the game was lost 4-1. “It was certainly something extraordinary to play against Lionel Messi. You don’t forget something like that. Of course, if you have to stay in the dressing room during the break, it always looks unfortunate. But that was also due to the fact that we had to go full offensive. Inter Miami were extremely efficient, they had three chances and got three goals from them. In addition, we conceded the 0:1 after just three minutes. That was the worst possible start for us. You also have to say that Messi, Busquets and Alba are still in a class that would be enough for the starting XI at any club in Europe,” said the 22-year-old in an interview with Sky. “Before the game, when I walked in, I really noticed him for the first time. Then there was Messi, also Busquets and Alba. You only realize that a little later. Messi has an incredible aura. You can tell he really enjoys playing football again. Messi was also around me a lot during the game, there were one or two duels with him. I also have these pictures on my cell phone. He didn’t do much in the first ten minutes, just watched and analyzed the game. In the first half he didn’t have the decisive moments, but he still scored the second goal for Inter because he then went to the other side for once. Messi is still world class. You can also feel that the referees have a bit of respect for him. But that’s also normal. There is nothing to be seen of airs and graces in him,” explained Flach.
2023-08-19 20:03:54
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