Date set for Lionel Messi reunion with Newell’s Old Boys! Inter Miami superstar preparing to head down memory lane

Lionel Messi is reportedly set to be reunited with Newell’s Old Boys, but he will be representing Inter Miami as a friendly fixture is lined up.

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WHAT HAPPENED?
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner started out on the books at Newell’s in his native Rosario before embarking on a remarkable adventure in Europe with Barcelona. Messi is now in the United States after heading for Florida as a free agent when his contract at Paris Saint-Germain expired.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Messi has helped Inter Miami to a historic Leagues Cup triumph in 2023, but they have missed out on a place in the MLS play-offs. A lengthy break will be taken in before the 2024 MLS season gets underway, but Miami have already organised two friendly dates with Qingdao Hainiu and Chengdu Rongcheng during a trip to China in November.
DID YOU KNOW?
It is now being reported by TyC Sports that Inter Miami will also look to face Newell’s Old Boys in February – with that contest set to take place at DRV PNK Stadium. Messi will be reunited with the club that helped to put him on a path to superstardom, while Tata Martino will also be locking horns with some familiar faces.

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Inter Miami’s chief business officer, Xavier Asensi, has said of arranging friendlies against teams from around the world: “We're very excited to continue to expand our Club's global reach, bringing our team to play in front of incredible fans across the globe. This is a special opportunity to share the passion as we reach new audiences and put ourselves on display in new places, and we're looking forward to beginning this adventure.”

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