{"id":25984,"date":"2024-01-20T12:03:20","date_gmt":"2024-01-20T17:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usa.businessupturn.com\/?p=25984"},"modified":"2024-01-20T12:03:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-20T17:03:20","slug":"confirmed-inter-miami-preseason-fixtures-lionel-messi-inter-miami-friendlies-for-2024-preseason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/confirmed-inter-miami-preseason-fixtures-lionel-messi-inter-miami-friendlies-for-2024-preseason\/25984\/","title":{"rendered":"Confirmed Inter Miami preseason fixtures: Lionel Messi, Inter Miami friendlies for 2024 preseason"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-mmfjj-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-mmfjj-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-37\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"89ee3cf6-8bec-4f58-b79f-6d6a0487ec3f\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>As Inter Miami prepares for the 2024 MLS season, Lionel Messi is set to have a significant break after the team\u2019s early exit from the 2023 playoffs. The upcoming preseason will play a crucial role in building match fitness for the players, especially for Messi, who draws considerable attention wherever he goes.<\/p>\n<p>The known preseason matches for Inter Miami in 2024 are as follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Friendly Matches in Saudi Arabia:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Inter Miami will face Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo\u2019s team, on February 1. This clash between Messi and Ronaldo is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated preseason fixtures.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, Inter Miami will play other matches during their time in Saudi Arabia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Friendly Against NYCFC:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Originally planned as part of a two-match tour of China, this friendly against NYCFC was arranged as a replacement. The match is designed to honor Lionel Messi\u2019s Ballon d\u2019Or achievement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>While these are the confirmed and widely reported preseason fixtures for Inter Miami, it\u2019s essential to note that the schedule might be subject to last-minute changes. The spotlight will undoubtedly be on Messi as he prepares for the upcoming season, and fans around the world eagerly await the clash between the soccer icons Messi and Ronaldo during the preseason friendlies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-1 flex justify-start gap-3 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center lg:justify-start mt-0 -ml-1 visible\"><button class=\"flex items-center gap-1.5 rounded-md p-1 text-xs hover:text-gray-950 dark:text-gray-400 dark:hover:text-gray-200 disabled:dark:hover:text-gray-400 md:invisible md:group-hover:visible md:group-[.final-completion]:visible\"><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-1.5 text-xs\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"cursor-pointer absolute z-10 rounded-full bg-clip-padding border text-gray-600 dark:border-white\/10 dark:bg-white\/10 dark:text-gray-200 right-1\/2 border-black\/10 bg-token-surface-primary bottom-5\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>Confirmed Inter Miami preseason fixtures<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Kickoff (ET)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Match<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fri, Nov. 10, 2024<\/td>\n<td>8\u00a0p.m.<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/us\/soccer\/news\/inter-miami-nycfc-score-result-highlights-noche-dor-messi\/594f2269398babc30a424c26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inter Miami\u00a0<strong>1-2<\/strong>\u00a0New York City FC<\/a><\/td>\n<td>DRV PNK Stadium<br \/>\n(Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fri, Jan. 19, 2024<\/td>\n<td>8 p.m.<\/td>\n<td>Inter Miami\u00a0<strong>0-0<\/strong>\u00a0El Salvador<\/td>\n<td>Estadio Cuscatlan<br \/>\n(San Salvador, El Salvador)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mon, Jan. 22, 2024<\/td>\n<td>6 p.m.<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mYpxB2w50a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inter Miami vs. FC Dallas<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Cotton Bowl<br \/>\n(Dallas, TX)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mon, Jan. 29, 2024<\/td>\n<td>1 p.m.<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intermiamicf.com\/news\/inter-miami-cf-to-participate-in-riyadh-season-cup-as-part-of-international-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Hilal vs. Inter Miami<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Kingdom Arena<br \/>\n(Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thu, Feb. 1, 2024<\/td>\n<td>1 p.m.<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intermiamicf.com\/news\/inter-miami-cf-to-participate-in-riyadh-season-cup-as-part-of-international-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Al Nassr vs. Inter Miami<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Kingdom Arena<br \/>\n(Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sun, Feb. 4, 2024<\/td>\n<td>TBD<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intermiamicf.com\/news\/inter-miami-cf-to-visit-hong-kong-during-the-club-s-first-ever-international-tou\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hong Kong All Stars vs. Inter Miami<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Hong Kong Stadium<br \/>\n(Causeway Bay, Hong Kong)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wed, Feb. 7, 2024<\/td>\n<td>TBD<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intermiamicf.com\/news\/inter-miami-cf-to-visit-tokyo-to-face-vissel-kobe-in-2024-international-preseaso\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vissel Kobe vs. Inter Miami<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Japan National Stadium<br \/>\n(Tokyo, Japan)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thu, Feb. 15, 2024<\/td>\n<td>TBD<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intermiamicf.com\/news\/inter-miami-cf-to-host-newell-s-old-boys-on-feb-15-at-drv-pnk-stadium-for-2024-p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inter Miami vs. Newell\u2019s Old Boys<\/a><\/td>\n<td>DRV PNK Stadium<br \/>\n(Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-mmfjj-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-mmfjj-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-39\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"17e37e50-fa19-4679-a267-4b977b2539d1\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Inter Miami\u2019s preseason schedule for 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting and diverse set of matches. Here\u2019s a summary of the confirmed and reported preseason friendlies:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>El Salvador Draw (January 19):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Inter Miami traveled to San Sebastian to face the El Salvador national team in their first preseason friendly, resulting in a 0-0 draw.<\/li>\n<li>Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and new signing Luis Suarez played the first 45 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>FC Dallas (January 22 at Cotton Bowl):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Inter Miami took on FC Dallas in a friendly at the Cotton Bowl, further adding to their busy preseason schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Double-Header in Saudi Arabia:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Inter Miami participated in the annual Riyadh Season Cup showcase, playing two matches.<\/li>\n<li>Match 1 against Al Hilal.<\/li>\n<li>Match 2 against Al Nassr, featuring the clash between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on February 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hong Kong Tour (February 4):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Inter Miami announced a tour of Asia, starting with a match against a collection of top players from the Hong Kong First Division at Hong Kong Stadium.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tokyo Match against Vissel Kobe (Date not specified):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Following the Hong Kong match, Inter Miami will head to Tokyo to face J1 League champions Vissel Kobe at the Japan National Stadium.<\/li>\n<li>The match will feature a special guest appearance by Andres Iniesta.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Newell\u2019s Old Boys Friendly (Date not specified):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>After the Asia tour, Inter Miami will host a friendly at DRV PNK Stadium against Newell\u2019s Old Boys.<\/li>\n<li>This match holds special significance as both Lionel Messi and coach Tata Martino have strong connections with the Argentine club.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Noche d\u2019Or against NYCFC (November 10):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Originally planned as part of a two-match tour of China, the NYCFC friendly was arranged as a replacement.<\/li>\n<li>The match, dubbed \u201cNoche d\u2019Or\u201d (Night of Gold), was held at DRV PNK Stadium to honor Messi\u2019s most recent Ballon d\u2019Or.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The preseason tour includes matches in El Salvador, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and a home game in the United States. The diverse locations and opponents make this preseason an exciting and challenging preparation for Inter Miami, featuring star-studded lineups and special events honoring Lionel Messi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-1 flex justify-start gap-3 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center lg:justify-start mt-0 -ml-1 visible\"><button class=\"flex items-center gap-1.5 rounded-md p-1 text-xs hover:text-gray-950 dark:text-gray-400 dark:hover:text-gray-200 disabled:dark:hover:text-gray-400 md:invisible md:group-hover:visible md:group-[.final-completion]:visible\"><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-1.5 text-xs\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"cursor-pointer absolute z-10 rounded-full bg-clip-padding border text-gray-600 dark:border-white\/10 dark:bg-white\/10 dark:text-gray-200 right-1\/2 border-black\/10 bg-token-surface-primary bottom-5\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"w-full pt-2 md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:border-transparent md:dark:border-transparent md:w-[calc(100%-.5rem)]\">\n<div class=\"relative flex h-full flex-1 items-stretch md:flex-col\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full items-center\">\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden [&:has(textarea:focus)]:border-token-border-xheavy [&:has(textarea:focus)]:shadow-[0_2px_6px_rgba(0,0,0,.05)] flex flex-col w-full dark:border-token-border-heavy flex-grow relative border border-token-border-heavy dark:text-white rounded-2xl bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 shadow-[0_0_0_2px_rgba(255,255,255,0.95)] dark:shadow-[0_0_0_2px_rgba(52,53,65,0.95)]\">\n<div data-grammarly-part=\"button\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"amkYk\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"ptGJG\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Inter Miami prepares for the 2024 MLS season, Lionel Messi is set to have a significant break after the\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":294,"featured_media":25986,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[184,36],"tags":[8752,8753,231],"class_list":["post-25984","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-soccer","category-sports","tag-confirmed-inter-miami-preseason-fixtures","tag-inter-miami-preseason","tag-lionel-messi"],"reading_time":"4 min read","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25984","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/294"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25984"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25984\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25986"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25984"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25984"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25984"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}