The Daily Heron: Messi golazo, Cremaschi call-up, Ulloa’s leadership and Ronaldo on Messi rivalry

Tell us the truth, fans, should we just change this irregular regular feature’s name to “The Daily Messi”? Enh, it’s probably taken. We will, for now and forever, remain The Daily Heron, a roundup of news about — allegedly — Club Internacional de Futbol Miami. Let’s get to it:
Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi celebrates after his free kick beat Ecuador on Thursday in a World Cup qualifier.
Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi celebrates after his free kick beat Ecuador on Thursday in a World Cup qualifier. / Daniel Jayo/GettyImages
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Cremaschi impressing Pulisic, Ream at first USA camp

Messi isn’t the only Inter Miami player on international duty. He and homegrown midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi are just two of nine Herons playing with their national teams. Cremaschi received his first senior team callup for the United States, but even if he’s capped against Uzbekistan or Oman, Cremaschi, whose parents are Argentinian, still could accept choose to join Messi with the Albiceleste.

That’s a path Messi has suggested, so it helps Team USA’s cause that “Captain America” himself, Christian Pulisic, is speaking well of the 18-year-old.

Ben Cremaschi
Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi prepares to pass the ball at his first USMNT camp with Christian Pulisic watching in the background. / John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/GettyImages

"I really liked this kid out of Miami, man. Nice kid. It’s been exciting to follow Miami recently for obvious reasons. And yeah, I like him. In the few trainings I’ve seen him, I see a lot of potential there as well."

Christian Pulisic on Benjamin Cremaschi