Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami, from the United States, could lead to the third meeting between the star and Tata Martino. According to the Argentine newspaper oléthe coach has his bags ready for the MLS, after a little successful job under the command of the selection of the Mexico.
Tata Martino and Messi have already crossed paths twice. In the first of them, influenced by the number 10 shirt, the Argentines worked together in the Barcelonaa club led by the coach for one season, in which he won the Spanish Super Cup, in 2013. Shortly after leaving the Spanish team, the coach found the star again, this time for the selection of the Argentinawhere he stayed for 2 years.
Nor will it be the first time that Tata Martino will work on North American soil. Before taking over Mexico, the coach commanded Atlanta, from the MLS, and became champion of the league.
In his last job, for the Mexico national team, Tata Martino failed to reach 70% of success. At world Cupwas eliminated in the group stage, even being defeated by Lionel Messi’s Argentina, by 2 to 0. As a result, he did not renew with the team.
Lionel Messi was announced in the squad last month after confirming his departure from Paris Saint Germain. The Argentine star was even speculated in Arab football, but opted to head to the MLS.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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