Messi played on artificial turf, setting a viewership record

“This is the biggest match in football history in Boston City (USA), we hope Messi will play. I think the artificial turf field has no effect on him. Last season, Messi and his teammates also played (against Charlotte FC) without any problems,” said New England Revolution coach Caleb Porter.

Coach Tata Martino of Inter Miami also confirmed: “Messi and Luis Suarez both have no problems on artificial turf. They themselves have played before. The problem we are afraid of is the case they are playing. If you are affected by injury, you will have to be more careful. Currently, all of our players are healthy, so everyone can play.”

“The guarantee that Messi will play has helped fans in Boston to buy tickets to Gillette Stadium to wait to see their idol. The number of more than 65,000 spectators will set a new record at this stadium for a football match. in the MLS tournament, while in the past, this dream audience often only appeared at matches in the American football league (NFL) with the team in the same city, the New England Patriots, playing,” the newspaper said. Miami Herald (USA) shared.

Last weekend, Messi scored 2 goals and had 1 assist in Inter Miami’s 3-1 victory over Nashville SC at home. The famous Argentine player is currently in perfect health and form. Partly thanks to Inter Miami now only playing once a week in MLS, after being eliminated in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. In the remaining tournament, Messi and his teammates aim to defend the Leagues Cup championship from July 27.

According to the sheet AS (Spain): “Messi has absolutely no problems on artificial turf, because this is the surface this famous player has played on since he was a young player in Barcelona. During his time playing for PSG, Messi also had a match on synthetic turf including artificial grass and natural grass on FC Lorient’s Stade Yves Allainmat field.

The current problem is that at the age of 36, Messi is more susceptible to injury risks on hard courts with artificial turf. Therefore, coach Tata Martino will have to consider using this famous player to play, similar to his teammate Suarez, who has had knee problems for a long time.”

In the MLS tournament, up to now there are still 6 stadiums using artificial turf including Gillette Stadium of New England Revolution Club, Lumen Field Stadium of Seattle Sounders, BC Place Stadium of Vancouver Whitecaps, Providence Park Stadium of Portland Timbers, Bank Stadium. of America of Charlotte FC and Mercedes-Benz Stadium of Atlanta United.