For years, a famous question has lingered in the footballing world: “Can Lionel Messi do it on a cold, rainy night in Stoke?” The exact scenario hasn’t been set since Messi has never played in the English Premier League, where he could face Stoke, nor has Stoke met Messi in a European Competition. Despite these scenarios, Messi may have just put the debate to rest once and for all.
Messi’s Only Weakness
Messi has achieved everything possible in his career, being established as the best football player in the world. As we all know, Messi is also a human being and has one evident weakness “The Cold”. His close companion and current teammate, Luis Suarez mentioned that Messi suffered a cold during his time at PSG.
After Inter Miami drew in the Champions Cup against Sporting KC, several rumors indicated Messi wouldn’t travel with the squad to play in Kansas due to the extreme conditions of -19 C. Inter Miami’s manager Javier Mascherano put an end to all the rumors, he said Messi will travel with the squad and will start for the team,
Messi’s Masterclass in Freezing Conditions
Facing freezing conditions and cold breezes, many questioned how Messi adapted to his main weakness. From the first whistle, Messi showed why he is a different breed. Despite the icy and slippery conditions, Messi was on top of his game- gliding past defenders, creating chances, and scoring for the team.
Messi scored the only goal for Inter Miami off Sergio Busquet’s amazing assist, Messi silenced any remaining doubters who still clung to the old English quote of Stoke.