Inter Miami’s elimination in the last 16 of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup has unleashed a storm of criticism. Although Lionel Messi reached the stratospheric figure of 900 goals in his career, the 1-1 draw against Nashville SC (elimination by away goal) exposed the shortcomings of a project that aspires to the highest level but stumbles in its own backyard.
One of the most forceful voices after the final whistle was that of Herculez Gomez, a former United States national team striker and current analyst, who was quick to point directly at the management headed by Jorge Mas and David Beckham.
Former USMNT star criticizes Jorge Mas and Beckham
Gomez took to social media to question the club’s international ambitions, which frequently looks south of the continent while neglecting its current commitments.
Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas wants the Copa Libertadores… Focus first on the CONCACAF Champions Cup, another painful elimination
The analyst went further, pointing out that the Argentine star’s individual talent is not enough to sustain the team’s structure. “Messi needs help. This team still lacks legs and stability in defense,” he added, underlining the fragility of a team that, despite its stellar signings, has gone backwards in its continental results.
Messi’s new record
The night was a rollercoaster of emotions. Messi scored after seven minutes, sparking euphoria with his 900th goal, but the joy was short-lived. The team was unable to close out the game and allowed Argentine Cristian Espinoza to silence Chase Stadium in the 74th minute.
Inter Miami’s elimination did not allow celebrations for Messi’s new record, who by reaching his 900th goal shows that he is more current than ever and that he will do everything possible to take Inter Miami as far as possible and at the same time, lead the Argentine national team in the World Cup.
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