Messi dispels "doubts"... and seeks his "900th" goal

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Messi dispels "doubts"... and seeks his "900th" goal

Argentine star Lionel Messi, who is aiming for his 900th career goal, dispelled doubts about whether he might miss Inter Miami's opening match of the new season in Major League Soccer, where the team begins its title defense against Los Angeles FC on Saturday evening.

Argentine coach Javier Mascherano confirmed on Friday that "Messi is fine and has trained with the rest of the team all week."

He added: "He was in good shape and his feelings were very positive. So, he's just as ready as the rest of the team."

Doubts have arisen about the participation of Messi, who has scored 896 goals so far, after he suffered a strain in the hamstring of his left leg in the 2-2 draw against Barcelona Guayaquil of Ecuador on February 7Although the Qatar 2022 World Cup champion started the match as a starter, he was forced to leave the field in the 58th minute and watch the match from the substitutes' benchInter Miami has opted to reschedule its final pre-season friendly against Ecuador's Independiente del Valle in Puerto Rico to the 26th of this month, instead of its original date of the 13th.

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner for the world's best player has returned to training with the rest of the team after suffering a muscle strain.