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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – JULY 21: Kim Kardashian and Serena Williams watch as Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi 10 prepares to make his debut during the Leagues Cup match between Cruz Azul and Inter Miami CF on Friday July 21, 2023 at DRV PNK Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire SOCCER: JUL 21 Leagues Cup – Cruz Azul vs Inter Miami CF EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2307212039
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – JULY 21: Kim Kardashian and Serena Williams watch as Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi 10 prepares to make his debut during the Leagues Cup match between Cruz Azul and Inter Miami CF on Friday July 21, 2023 at DRV PNK Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire SOCCER: JUL 21 Leagues Cup – Cruz Azul vs Inter Miami CF EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon2307212039
Lionel Messi has changed the way Inter Miami play soccer ever since his arrival at the club. The team looks like a completely different unit with the addition of La Pulga and his ever-trusty teammate Sergio Busquets.
While Miami fans all enjoying the team’s success, there is one man who has been on the top of the world following Messi’s transfer. Inter Miami forward Robert Taylor is currently having the time of his life with Messi leading the attack. The Finnish star has made some great plays and has been his popularity soar through the roof.
Robert Taylor Living the life alongside Lionel Messi
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Ever since Lionel Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami, Robert Taylor has emerged as his partner-in-crime. The Miami forward has already racked up three goals and three assists since Messi’s arrival and looks in great touch.
This was a beautiful chip from Robert Taylor to Lionel Messi for the goal.
Taylor now has three goals and three assists in the three games since Messi’s arrival, and he has gained 100,000 followers on Instagram.
Messi is going to get this man paid 💰 pic.twitter.com/k11uaZgVP1
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) August 3, 2023
The player’s social media presence has also seen massive growth, as Taylor has earned over 80,000 followers since the Argentine’s move to Miami. Taylor has been nothing short of impressive alongside Messi, with the attacker making moves outside the flanks with his speed to catch the defenders off guard as Messi takes all the attention.
If Robert Taylor continues to make the most of the opportunities alongside Lionel Messi, we could see the star emerge as one of the biggest names for the team in MLS this season.
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Former Barcelona star Lionel Messi was once again on the top of his game for Miami in their recent outing. The Argentine looked in top shape as he scored the opening goal for the side before finding the match-winner.
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Mar 4, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF midfielder Robert Taylor (16) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Union in the second half at DRV PNK Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
With the win, Miami has now moved on to the Round of 16 in the Leagues Cup where they will face Dallas FC in their upcoming game. If Messi alongside Taylor continues to perform as they have done in the last three games, the duo could become a big threat for the opposition’s defense.
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It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Inter Miami with Lionel Messi at helm, with the club now in a strong position to grab two titles in Messi’s debut season in the MLS.
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