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Tammy Abraham's brother Timmy to play in front of Lionel Messi at 1v1 World Crown Final in Miami - with $5,000 cash prize on the line against semi-pro female player Che Thomas

Timmy Abraham, the brother of former Chelsea striker Tammy, is set to play in front of Lionel Messi in a 1v1 tournament founded by the Inter Miami and Argentina star. Timmy will be hoping to impress Messi when he heads to Miami, alongside semi-professional female footballer Che Thomas, to compete against 'ballers' from all over the world in the hope of being crowned the world’s best.

  • How did Abraham win the chance to play in front of Messi?

    Timmy Abraham earned the opportunity to show his skills in front of Messi after being crowned the best 1v1 male baller in the United Kingdom at an event in Croydon on August 23. Che was also crowned the best 1v1 female baller at the same event.

  • Timmy Abraham 1v1 BallerMás+ by Messi 1v1 World Crown Final

    What is the Global Mas+ By Messi 1v1 Tournament in Miami?

    Mas+ by Messi, a hydration drink co-founded by Messi, launched the 1v1 tournament in the hope of uncovering and celebrating emerging grassroots talent from around the world. The winner of the inaugural event - which takes place on September 19 - will be named the world’s best 1v1 baller and scoop $5,000 (£3700/€4200) in prize money.

  • Excited to get the chance to impress 'GOAT' Messi

    After securing victory in the UK round of the Mas+ by Messi 1v1 tournament, Timmy said: "It is going to be unbelievable to get the chance to play in front of Messi. He is the GOAT and I grew up watching him. I never even imagined I would get a chance to play in front of the man himself - it seemed so unlikely it’s not even on my bucket list."

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  • Timmy becomes content creator after spells at Fulham & Plymouth

    Timmy is currently a football content creator after leaving Tonbridge Angels, who compete in the sixth tier of English Football, in September last year. The 24-year-old emerged through Fulham’s youth system and also had spells with Plymouth and Oldham. Meanwhile Che, 22, currently plays for Derby County, who compete in the Women's National League Northern Premier Division - the third tier of women’s football.

  • Inter Miami CF v Seattle Sounders FCGetty Images Sport

    Messi's next match: MLS side Inter Miami back in action on Sunday

    After watching Timmy and Che compete in the 1v1 competition, Messi will then gear up for Inter Miami's clash against DC United in the MLS on Sunday. Javier Mascherano's men head into the match after defeating Seattle Sounders 3-1 in their league outing, with Messi scoring his side's second goal of the game.