Minnesota United midfielder Joaquin Pereyra’s playing career started in Rosario, Argentina — the hometown of legend Lionel Messi — in 2016. When Pereyra debuted for Rosario Central at age 16, Messi — 11 years Pereyra’s senior — was already in Spain scoring goals by the ton and winning Ballon d’Or trophies as FIFA’s player of the year at Barcelona.

Minnesota United FC got the best of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami both on the pitch and on social media during Saturday's 4-1 blowout victory.

Lionel Messi is healthy, rested, and expected to travel with Inter Miami for upcoming road games vs. Minnesota United and San Jose Earthquakes.