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Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi has shared what Lionel Messi is like behind the scenes after the club won the Supporters Shield. The Argentine star has been phenomenal for the Herons since his arrival.
Speaking about how the World Cup winner is behind the scenes, Cremanschi told the Offside With Taylor Twellman Podcast (via Goal):
“Off the field he’s a good guy. He’s a really good guy. He’s a funny guy. He’ll joke around with everyone. All of them, all four of them, are really funny. They really like to get on people, and it’s just funny to see that – you know, them interacting with us, with younger guys, or with whoever. It’s just really fun to see that.”
The American concluded, saying:
“I try to normalise anything. Whenever I get to chance to sit down and think about it, it’s surreal. Walking in and seeing him [Messi] everyday makes it a little more normal. Their advice in general is super important to us. For me, it’s helped me and I feel like it’s helped a lot of the guys as well.”
Lionel Messi has been fantastic for Inter Miami this season, bagging 19 goals and 12 assists from 20 games. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner will be keen to maintain his form for his side and lead them to glory in the upcoming playoffs following their Supporters Shield win.
Lionel Messi keen to build on Inter Miami's Supporters Shield win
Lionel Messi is keen to build on Inter Miami's Supporters Shield win. The Barcelona legend has been phenomenal for the Miami-based franchise and has added another piece of silverware to the club's collection.
Messi helped his team secure the trophy following a 3-2 win over Colombus Crew by bagging a brace in the pivotal game. After the final whistle, he discussed his intentions with the club after the Supporters Shield, saying (via Goal):
"There were very few times when we were all on the field together, But the group managed to get through some very tough games... the results were very positive. The first objective has been achieved, and now we need to focus on what's next."
Lionel Messi will be a key part of Inter Miami's bid to win the MLS playoffs if he is fit for the upcoming tournament. He has bagged 30 goals and 17 assists in 2740 minutes for the franchise spread over 34 games to make him the second-highest goalscorer in the club's history.
