Lionel Messi reacts to 'bad results' in 'complicated' run of form for Inter Miami - with Argentine GOAT calling for out-of-sorts MLS outfit to become 'more united'

The Herons enjoyed an unbeaten start to their 2025 campaign, with positive progress being made in MLS and CONCACAF Champions Cup competition. They have, however, seen one route to major silverware closed off while suffering five defeats in their last seven games.

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Inter Miami’s latest setback came in a 3-0 derby loss to Florida neighbours Orlando City. Javier Mascherano’s side last claimed a victory on May 3, with positivity proving hard to come by despite having the likes of Messi, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets at their disposal.

Talismanic club captain Messi told Apple TV on the back of another disappointing night at Chase Stadium against Orlando: “[We need to] keep going. It's a complicated time. But we'll all stay united.

“We're a team in difficult times, because when everyone wins, it's easy, but now that difficult times are coming, that's when we have to be more united than ever, be a true team, and move forward, because we have what it takes. Think about what's next and prepare for the next game.”

Messi went on to say, with Inter Miami looking to rediscover their spark before gracing a major FIFA tournament this summer: “We're coming off a period of bad results. But we have to keep working and think about what's next. With three or four games left in May, we [have to] finish the best possible way to be able to face the Club World Cup.”

Inter Miami have three MLS fixtures to take in - against Philadelphia, Montreal and Columbus - before opening their Club World Cup campaign at Hard Rock Stadium against Al Ahly on June 14.