Martino defends Inter Miami fan exodus after Messi sub
Inter Miami boss Tata Martino found early fan exit 'justified' after Lionel Messi was substituted in 4-0 win
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00:00 No, I didn't realize it, but in the end he is such an important figure in the world that it is difficult not to be able to justify that kind of attitude of the people.
00:18 Obviously I would have hoped that people would stay until the end to applaud the team, but I also understand that this can be done.
00:27 I am one of those who think that the public gives answers based on what the team receives.
00:39 Today I think it was a good performance by the team and people are happy.
00:46 The impact that he has caused in the MLS, because this has just begun in the country, you see it, we have already talked about it the other day, with the great figures who come to see him,
00:58 with the enthusiasm that he has, the contagion towards his teammates, which turns into very good performances.
01:07 I think it is very important, especially the contagion that he gives us, which is what concerns us the most.