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Messi has shown that he is still a person at times in this tournament in the United States, not least with his A free kick against Porto in the group phase.
PSG was relieved in the second half after not heading four times during the first period, allowing Messi for several moments as Inter Miami saw much more than the ball.
A great padded ball over the top gave Suarez an excellent chance, but the attacker’s first touch released it.
“This is the touch of the Lionel Messi tournament,” said Pundit Don Hutchison, the former midfielder of Scotland.
“Pass’s weight to knock it over the defender with perfect weight and precision – it’s shame that Suarez could not finish the relocation because it was brilliant from Messi.”
Messi was blocked, struck this free kick in the wall, and there were several shots rescued by Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The first was when he slid past several defenders in the penalty area before shooting – and the second was a title – reminiscent of the last goal of the Champions League in 2009 about Barcelona against Manchester United.
“I think Leo played a great game, within the options we had,” said his boss – and former Barcelona teammate – Mascherano.
“In the second half we found it much more. In the first half we could not be due to the pressure of Paris.”
It is as if this will be his last match, which is likely to be watched around the world – well, of those supporters who watch this Marmite Fifa World Club.
If he stays at Inter Miami, he will probably be at the club level, the North American matches from here on.
This tournament should not be played again until 2029, when Messi will be 42 years old. Certainly not …