Messi back at Inter Miami training ten days after World Cup loss

Lionel Messi, the 39‑year‑old Argentine superstar, reported for training with Inter Miami on Wednesday, just ten days after Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain. The Argentine icon had barely any holiday and felt ready to resume duties with the club.

"De Argentijnse superster" had led Argentinië to a second consecutive World Cup final, winning the tournament in 2022 before losing the 2023 final against Spanje. Normally, WK‑gangers enjoy several weeks of rest before re‑joining their clubs, but Messi skipped that interval.

The article opened with the line "Gisteren om 23:50", underscoring how quickly the news broke after the night’s update. Messi’s swift return highlights his personal drive and the club’s eagerness to have their marquee player back on the pitch.

Inter Miami’s season has already resumed after a pause for the World Cup. The competition was halted following the match on 25 May and restarted on Thursday, 23 July, as indicated by the club’s recent schedule.

The club’s calendar now features a home fixture on Sunday against Columbus Crew, marking the first league match since the World Cup break. This upcoming game will test how quickly Messi can translate his international form back to MLS action.

The contrast between the usual post‑World Cup downtime for players and Messi’s immediate training stint reveals both his exceptional fitness level and Inter Miami’s reliance on his presence to boost the team’s performance in the resumed campaign.