Who else? Messi in MLS best XI
Argentine star is one of the representatives of Inter Miami
The news would probably be if Messi was not part of the MLS’s best eleven in 2024. The Argentine star is the great ambassador of Inter Miami and the North American championship, so he is, unsurprisingly, one of the eleven players chosen for the best team of the season.
In a vote that involved the media, players and coaches of the United States championship, the presence of Jordi Alba , also a defender for Inter Miami , who had previously been with Messi at Barcelona , was also notable. The attacking front is completed by Colombian ‘Cucho’ Hernández, from Columbus Crew, Belgian Christian Benteke, from DC United, and Denis Bouanga, from Los Angeles FC, with the absence of Luis Suárez, the third top scorer in the competition.
In midfield, there are also former Barcelona player Riqui Puig, now with LA Galaxy, Argentinian Luciano Acosta, from Cincinnati, and Brazilian Evander, from Portland Timbers. In defense, in addition to Alba, there is Colombian Yeimar Gómez, from Seattle Sounders, and Cape Verdean international Steven Moreira, from Columbus Crew, with the best goalkeeper of the season being Kristijan Kahlina, from Charlotte.
Messi, it should be remembered, scored 23 goals in 25 games in 2024, still not enough to take Inter Miami to the MLS final, which will be played this Saturday between La Galaxy and NY Red Bulls.
