[1/3] Jul 21, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring a goal against Cruz Azul during the second half at DRV PNK Stadium.
Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports TPX IMAGES OF THE DAYJuly 24 (Reuters) - World Cup winner Lionel Messi will be the new captain of Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer (MLS) side's coach Tata Martino confirmed on Monday.
Messi, who signed for Miami earlier this month, wore the captain's armband on his debut for the club in a Leagues Cup tie against Liga MX's Cruz Azul on Friday, in which the Argentine forward scored a stoppage-time free-kick.
The club's previous captain was Brazilian midfielder Gregore, who is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a foot injury.
Asked if Messi would continue to captain Miami, Martino told reporters: "The other day he was (captain) too, when he entered.
Persons:
Lionel Messi, Cruz Azul, Sam Navarro, Tata Martino, Messi, Liga MX's Cruz Azul, Gregore, Martino, Aadi Nair
Organizations:
Inter Miami CF, Cruz, USA, Inter Miami, Major League Soccer, Miami, Leagues, Liga MX's, Argentine, Atlanta United, Leagues Cup, MLS, Liga, Thomson
Locations:
Fort Lauderdale , FL, USA, Bengaluru