Inter Miami supporters adored Lionel Messi's reactions following his team's defeat in the US Open Cup final.
Leo Messi went to the seats after suffering an injury against Toronto FC, as Inter Miami lost 2-1 to Houston Dynamo on Thursday.
Gryphon Dorsey of the Houston Dynamo scored in the 24th minute, and Amine Bassi doubled his team's advantage just nine seconds later.
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Inter Miami failed to add to their League Cup victory with a late consolation goal from Josef Martinez.
Despite the defeat, Inter Miami fans were captivated by Messi's performance during the game.
As Martinez missed a shot, he cut an animated figure, getting into the match and revealing his love for the team.
Messi joined the Florida-based club from PSG in the summer and appears to be committed to the team's mission.
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[It wasn't prudent for him to play," he said afterward. We could not think about playing him for a few minutes since we would be taking risks.]
He also stated that the Argentine will definitely play before the league ends.
Inter Miami will play their final game of the season on October 21 as they host New York City.
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