Lionel Messi won’t be leaving Inter Miami on mortgage for Barcelona, Saudi Arabia or wherever else this winter after the Florida membership introduced plans for the group in the course of the low season break.
There have been rumours that Messi may make an emotional return to Barça or renew his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo by transferring to the Saudi Professional League after Inter Miami did not make the MLS play-offs.
That disappointment leaves the Florida outfit with no aggressive soccer till February, however the membership might be busy constructing their model throughout that point – and Messi might be a key a part of their plans.
Following the conclusion of the MLS season later this month, Inter Miami will head to China for their first ever international tour.
The MLS facet will play in opposition to two Chinese language Tremendous League groups as they meet Qingdao Hainiu FC on November fifth after which face Chengdu Rongcheng three days later.
“We’re very excited to proceed to broaden our Membership’s international attain, bringing our group to play in entrance of unimaginable followers throughout the globe,” stated Miami’s Chief Enterprise Officer Xavier Asensi.
“It is a particular alternative to share the eagerness as we attain new audiences and put ourselves on show in new locations, and we’re wanting ahead to starting this journey.”
Inter Miami’s Sporting Director and Chief Soccer Officer Chris Henderson added: “This might be a terrific alternative to proceed constructing on our 2023 marketing campaign, by which we achieved our first-ever trophy.
“We are going to take this as a chance to start our preparations for 2024, as we glance to construct on final season and discover extra success transferring ahead.”
The 2 fixtures may also assist Messi to keep up his match health forward of Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers in opposition to Uruguay and Brazil later in November.
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