{"id":38861,"date":"2026-01-25T02:30:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T07:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/25\/messis-inter-miami-kicks-off-preseason-with-a-setback-against-alianza-lima-in-peru\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T02:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T07:30:11","slug":"messis-inter-miami-kicks-off-preseason-with-a-setback-against-alianza-lima-in-peru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/25\/messis-inter-miami-kicks-off-preseason-with-a-setback-against-alianza-lima-in-peru\/","title":{"rendered":"Messi&#8217;s Inter Miami Kicks Off Preseason with a Setback Against Alianza Lima in Peru"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/25\/messis-inter-miami-kicks-off-preseason-with-a-setback-against-alianza-lima-in-peru\/#Guerreros_Key_Goals\" >Guerrero&#8217;s Key Goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/25\/messis-inter-miami-kicks-off-preseason-with-a-setback-against-alianza-lima-in-peru\/#Messis_Early_Substitution\" >Messi\u2019s Early Substitution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/25\/messis-inter-miami-kicks-off-preseason-with-a-setback-against-alianza-lima-in-peru\/#Suarezs_Missed_Opportunity\" >Suarez\u2019s Missed Opportunity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/25\/messis-inter-miami-kicks-off-preseason-with-a-setback-against-alianza-lima-in-peru\/#Upcoming_Matches\" >Upcoming Matches<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Inter Miami faced a challenging beginning to 2026, suffering a 3-0 defeat against Alianza Lima in the preseason opener, Noche Blanquiazul, in Peru. Paolo Guerrero scored twice in the first half, while Lionel Messi and his teammates failed to generate significant scoring opportunities, making for a disappointing evening that raised concerns for the MLS club.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guerreros_Key_Goals\"><\/span>Guerrero&#8217;s Key Goals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The game heavily favored the home team, largely thanks to Guerrero, who netted the initial two goals. The third goal followed in the second half, courtesy of Federico Girotti\u2019s assist to Luis Ramos.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Messis_Early_Substitution\"><\/span>Messi\u2019s Early Substitution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Messi had a subdued performance alongside his teammates, with the only notable moments for Inter Miami resulting from poorly executed free-kicks. He was substituted in the 63rd minute. Miami started strong with players like Luis Suarez, Rodrigo de Paul, and Mateo Silvetti, while new signings Dane St. Clair and Sergio Reguil\u00f3n made their first appearances for the team.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suarezs_Missed_Opportunity\"><\/span>Suarez\u2019s Missed Opportunity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On his 39th birthday, Luis Suarez squandered a vital opportunity to score before he departed the field in the 63rd minute along with De Paul and Messi.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upcoming_Matches\"><\/span>Upcoming Matches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Inter Miami will next face Colombia\u2019s Atl\u00e9tico Nacional in Medell\u00edn on January 31st.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This news is significant for soccer enthusiasts, as it highlights the challenges faced by a team that boasts high-profile players like Messi and Suarez. A shaky start could spell trouble for their upcoming season, raising questions about team chemistry and performance under pressure in the MLS.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inter Miami faced a challenging beginning to 2026, suffering a 3-0 defeat against Alianza Lima in the preseason opener, Noche Blanquiazul, in Peru. Paolo Guerrero scored twice in the first half, while Lionel Messi and his teammates failed to generate significant scoring opportunities, making for a disappointing evening that raised concerns for the MLS club. 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