In the buildup to Lionel Messi's first full season in Major League Soccer, Inter Miami CF played seven (7) preseason matches – highlighted by an international tour in Asia.
Date | Opponent | Watch | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan. 19 at 8 pm ET | MLSsoccer.com (English), MLSes.com (Spanish) | Estadio Cuscatlán (San Salvador, El Salvador) | |
Jan. 22 at 6 pm ET | MLSsoccer.com (English), MLSes.com (Spanish) | Cotton Bowl Stadium (Dallas, Texas) | |
Jan. 29 at 1 pm ET | Kingdom Arena (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) | ||
Feb. 1 at 1 pm ET | Kingdom Arena (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) | ||
Feb. 4 at 3 am ET | Hong Kong Stadium (Hong Kong) | ||
Feb. 7 at 5 am ET | Japan National Stadium (Tokyo, Japan) | ||
Feb. 15 at 7:30 pm ET | DRV PNK Stadium (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) |
Messi in 2024
After joining Inter Miami last July, Messi captivated the North American soccer landscape and brought a global spotlight to MLS. He, alongside fellow FC Barcelona alums Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, helped fuel a 2023 Leagues Cup championship – the first title in Inter Miami's history. They've also since added iconic striker Luis Suárez to the mix.
Messi's first year in MLS was capped by Noche d'Or, a ceremonial friendly recognizing his world-record eighth Ballon d'Or title. At the time, the World Cup winner stated: "Next year will be much better. We’re going to keep on having fun, keep on winning titles."
It all creates eagerness and excitement for 2024, as the GOAT and his teammates aim to compete for titles on multiple fronts – including the Concacaf Champions Cup. And there are international ambitions on the No. 10's mind, as he'll look to help Argentina defend their Copa América title.
