Miami (AFP) – Inter Miami, the American team that signed Argentine world champion Lionel Messi, will play two matches in China next month, in an attempt to replenish its treasury after signing the best player in the world seven times.
Published on: 10/16/2023 – 10:11
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Inter Miami, which is co-owned by former English star David Beckham, failed to qualify for the playoffs of the American Football League, and will end its campaign in the regular round on the 21st of this month against Charlotte.
The month of November will be an opportunity to play unexpected matches, while some players, such as Messi (36 years old), seek to maintain good physical fitness before matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in November.
Inter Miami will face Qingdao Hainyu on November 5, before facing Chengdu Rongcheng three days later.
“We are excited to continue expanding the global reach of our club, and bringing our team to play in front of amazing fans around the world,” said Inter Chief Commercial Officer Javier Asensi.
After Messi came to the United States in July following the expiration of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, the number of Inter’s followers on social media increased significantly, while the team won its first titles in the American and Mexican Association Cup in August.
But with the crowded match schedule and Messi away for a while due to injury, the team failed to qualify for the playoffs.
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2023-10-16 08:11:04
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