Alba and Messi played together for many years at Barcelona and have now linked up together once more in MLS.
Edward Gonzaga_EdwardSalinasRoddy ConsRoddyConsEstados UnidosUpdate: Aug 3rd, 2023 02:37 EDT
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Jordi Alba made his debut for Inter Miami on Wednesday in the Leagues Cup round of 32 victory over Orlando City and was reunited on the field with former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets. As ever, it was the Argentina captain who stole the headlines by scoring two more goals for David Beckham’s Herons, taking his tally to five in three appearances for his new team.
Alba has, of course, seen what Messi is capable of at very close quarters over the years but remains in awe of what the seven-time Ballon d’Or is capable of doing with the ball at his feet.
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A la siguiente ronda✅Next stop: Dallas ✈️ pic.twitter.com/xyyX7f9Ust
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 3, 2023
What did Alba say about Messi after his brace against Orlando City?
“It is no longer surprising, but what Leo does is outrageous. After two years without playing together, today we have finally played together again and now it’s time to enjoy a few more years together,” Alba told Apple TV after Inter Miami’s 3-1 win.
“I’m very happy, I really wanted to come and play for Inter Miami. The reception that the fans have given me has been incredible”, the full-back added.
The Spaniard also revealed that his move stateside wasn’t just about picking up one final paycheck. “We’re really hopefully that we can improve and win. You have to work as a team to win trophies”.
Gran noche, muy feliz de iniciar este nuevo reto con una una victoria importante del equipo y el recibimiento tan cariñoso de la gente. Gracias Miami, seguimos!! #InterMiamiCF pic.twitter.com/QERSb06ILx
— Jordi Alba (@JordiAlba) August 3, 2023
