The fanaticism for Lionel Messi it does not have limits. The Argentine star came to The Saviortogether with the delegation of Inter Miamiand caused a sensation among the thousands of fans who came to receive the world champion with posters, chants and t-shirts of the Argentine team.
In the early morning, the Inter Miami team arrived at the hotel where they will be concentrating. On Messi’s first visit to the country, within the framework of the match that he will face against the entire MLS against the El Salvador team tonight in a preseason friendly.
The madness generated by the Argentine player has no borders. Messi, brand new winner of his third prize The Best of FIFAwill play his first game of the year against the Central American country’s team.
How could it not be otherwise, the visit of captain of the Argentine team caused a stir in the country. The match will be played at Cuscatla Stadium – with capacity for 44,000 people – and tickets are completely sold out, which promises a spectacular setting for the Messi’s first game of the year.
In addition to the expectation of seeing the best player in the world, fans also hope to see in action Luis Suarez. The ex-Barcelona player arrived at the Miami team in December and the two friends will share a court again after 4 years.
The man from Rosario returned to Miami on January 7 to start the preseason with a series of friendlies. The tour will continue with the following matches:
- January 22: FC Dallas, Cotton Bowl stadium.
- January 29: Al Hilal, Saudi Arabia.
- February 1: Al Nassr, Saudi Arabia.
- February 4: Hong Kong Combine.
- February 7: Vissel Kobe, Japan.
- February 15: Newell’sDRV PNK stadium.
Lionel Messi: always the best
On January 15, the FIFA He gave his The Best award to the best player of the season – taking from December 19, 2022 to August 2023 – and how could it be otherwise, Lionel Messi was awarded as the best player in the world last season. It is the third time that he has won this award, which marks a more record for the ArgentineBeing the player who won this recognition the most times.
Despite arousing some criticism, Messi left behind great footballers such as Erling Haaland either Kylian Mbappé and established himself as the best player in the world. The Argentine could not attend the ceremony, since he was in preseason with his club, just a few days away from playing his first game of 2024.
The definition of the award was fought until the end. So much so that Messi and Haaland took out the same number of votes and the result was defined thanks to thanks to the fact that Messi had more votes from captains in first place, that is, more votes of 5 points: a demonstration of the respect he generates among his peers.
He February 21st begins the official MLS season and the Inter Miami will debut against Royal Salt Lake. On the other hand, between March 18 and 26, Messi will face the first FIFA date of the year with the Argentine team with a new trip to Asia to play two friendlies in China.
Source: Ambito
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