February
16Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF closed out their wild MLS preseason with a 1-1 draw versus Messi’s boyhood club, Newell’s Old Boys on Thursday night. It was the first time that the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner faced the club that both he and Inter Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino grew up with as natives of Rosario, Argentina. Messi played there as a child before leaving to play for Barcelona, where he rose to soccer stardom. Martino played and coached for the club and holds the record for most appearances in club history. With the stadium packed with fans excited to see Messi play, the 36-year-old star did […]