Miami's Martino shuts down Gillette turf concerns; Messi fit


by ESPN

ESPN— Inter Miami CF head coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino shut down artificial turf doubts when confirming the availability of Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez for selection vs. the New England Revolution on Saturday at Gillette Stadium.

World Soccer Talk—Record-setting Gillette Stadium watches Messi and Miami shine. Fans from all over New England flocked to Gillette Stadium, the home of the Revolution, to see Messi in action. The attendance was a record-breaking crowd. An unprecedented 65,612 spectators flocked to Gillette Stadium on Saturday night. The previous record was set on October 20, 2002, when 61,316 fans filled the same stadium. They went Fans from all over New England flocked to Gillette Stadium, the home of the Revolution, to see Messi in action. The attendance was a record-breaking crowd. ...

Boston.com—Lionel Messi starting for Inter Miami against Revolution at Gillette Stadium. One of the greatest soccer players in history will indeed feature in front of more than 60,000 at Gillette Stadium on Saturday night,...

The Guardian—Inter Miami’s record-breaking attack has eased pressure on Tata Martino. Early season disappointments put the Argentinian coach on the hot seat, but a resurgent Lionel Messi has shown the value of experienceRiding a six-game unbeaten streak in MLS, leading the race for the Supporters’ Shield and with their star players featuring at the top of the goals and assists charts, all is well in the world of Inter Miami.Yet little over a month ago, head coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino was on the hot seat. A humiliating 4-0 defeat to New York Red Bulls in late March was followed...