Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami have announced two exhibition games in China next month. The team, which was eliminated from the Major League Soccer play-offs, will play friendly fixtures against Qingdao Hainiu on November 5 and then another Chinese Super League side, Chengdu Rongcheng, in Chengdu on November 8.
’s have announced two exhibition games in China next month. The team, which was eliminated from the play-offs, will play friendly fixtures against Qingdao Hainiu on November 5 and then another Chinese Super League side, Chengdu Rongcheng, in Chengdu on November 8. Advertisement Inter Miami did not specifically mention the involvement of Messi or any other player, though the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was a central figure on the club’s social media announcement.
“We will take this as an opportunity to begin our preparations for 2024, as we look to build on last season and find more success moving forward.” Messi played in China in June, scoring one minute and 19 seconds into a friendly match for World Cup winners Argentina against Australia. He was later surprised by a fan who evaded security to ask for a hug. Messi also won Olympic gold in China, helping Argentina win the title at the Beijing Games in 2008.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
- Antonio Sanabria hits back in Lionel Messi spitting controversy after receiving 'multiple threats'Paraguayan forward Antonio Sanabria has finally addressed the Lionel Messi spit controversy during their World Cup qualifier against Argentina.
Read more »
Lancashire fireworks displays set to light up Bonfire Night this NovemberGet ready with your oooohs and ahhhs, as Bonfire Night is almost here
Read more »
Manchester City vs Liverpool given early kick-off slot on November 25Liverpool’s trip to the Etihad to face Manchester City on Saturday, November 25 will be played at 12.30pm GMT. This will be the third time this season Liverpool have been given the early kick-off slot following an international break.
Read more »
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi among the 11 world's highest-paid football players in 2023Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and Manchester City pari Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne also make the list.
Read more »
Premier League official announcement – 7 Newcastle United TV matches to end of November7 Newcastle United Live TV matches to end of November - Premier League official announcement
Read more »
The wife of Lionel Messi's Inter Miami teammate gave up university so he could play with the GOATShe gave up going to university so her husband could play with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.
Read more »