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Messi forced to play in Inter Miami friendly

TB (summary) January 18, 2025 09:32

Messi must play at least 45 minutes in the friendly match between Inter Miami and Club America to ensure the attraction of the match.

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Lionel Messi returns to training for the new season. Photo: MLSSOCCER

On the morning of January 18 (Hanoi time), Inter Miami will play a friendly match with the reigning Mexican champion, Club America, at Allegiant Stadium. ESPN revealed that in the contract between the parties involved, there is a clause requiring Messi to play at least 45 minutes.

This clause is intended to ensure the appeal of the match, as the friendly match is promoted with the appearance of the Argentine superstar.

The tournament organizers want to avoid the scandal that happened in the matches with Inter Miami in the past two years, when Messi was not always on the field.

Inter Miami returned to training earlier this week, with Lionel Messi and new head coach Javier Mascherano in attendance. David Beckham's side will play their first official match on February 19, in the CONCACAF Champions League, against Sporting KC.

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