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News, Blog and GuidesThe absence of Lionel Messi during the FIFA dates has led the MLS to ponder halting games with many teams set to lose players to international teams.
Diego GorostietaDiegsGorostietaPaul Reidypaulreidy67Estados UnidosUpdate: Aug 29th, 2023 15:32 EDT
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The first FIFA international window of the new season is approaching with players set to head off and play for their respective nations. South America will see the first of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers taking place whilst in Europe, qualifying for Euro 2024 continues with other nations such as the US involved in high profile friendly games.
Lionel Messi is averaging a goal contribution every 51 minutes for Inter Miami 😳… he's 36 years old 🐐 pic.twitter.com/iADrJtSmSN
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 29, 2023
Traditionally, unlike other high profile leagues, MLS never breaks for the international windows. However, the presence of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami has led MLS bosses to consider the idea of carrying out a break during the FIFA dates given that Messi will be on international duty with the “albiceleste” during the dates in September.
Called up 📞 🇻🇪Josef Martínez has been called up to represent the Venezuelan national team for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches during the September international break. Details: https://t.co/4zXKYum5QK pic.twitter.com/dTyctyTD3B
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 29, 2023
Tata on FIFA window
Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino was asked about the forthcoming international games and that many of his players will be absent: “I understand that they are analyzing it for the following year and it is likely that this will happen (stop MLS during FIFA dates)”, explained Martino.
