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Lionel Messi, Inter Miami Set To Play Much-Anticipated Preseason Opener In El Salvador
"I'd feel frustrated. I, like the majority of people, would pay to see Messi and if he doesn't play, it'll be disappointing," a fan said.
January 18, 2024
MIAMI - If you have been itching for the MLS preseason to begin and you are lucky enough to have the world's best soccer player as the captain of your team, then your wait is almost over.
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Lionel Messi and his former Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez, as well as, the rest of the Inter Miami CF squad are set to begin their seven-game preseason tour with a friendly match against El Salvador's national team on Friday, January 19th.
But as always, it will be up to team coach Gerardo Tata Martino on whether any of his stars see a minute of play. "I'd feel frustrated. I, like the majority of people, would pay to see Messi and if he doesn't play, it'll be disappointing," said Salvadoran Luis Lopez, a South Florida resident for 40 years.
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