At 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 16, a high-profile friendly kicks off between Inter Miami and Newell Old Boys. This match is especially meaningful for football superstar Lionel Messi. Inter Miami is the team he plays for now, while Newell's Old Boys carry the first memories of his football career.
Interestingly, Messi is likely to end his career at Inter Miami. This makes this friendly even more special, with one side being the starting point of his football career and the other being the possible end.
Earlier, Inter Miami played three consecutive matches in Asia and performed well. But the outcome of this friendly match is unknown. The line-ups of both sides are also in the spotlight, with Inter Miami's Messi, Suarez, and Diego Gomez forming the front trident, while Newell's Old Boys sent out Balzi, Aguirre, and Ramirez up front.
Once the game started, Inter Miami took the initiative, but Messi and Suarez had both chances to score. It wasn't until the 62nd minute that substitute Bolgreen scored with a header to break the deadlock for Inter Miami.
This friendly match is not only an ordinary duel, but also a special journey in Messi's football career. Whatever the outcome, Messi will interpret the beauty of football in his own unique way.
The charm of the football world lies in the fact that it is full of unknowns and passions, and this game has also sparked countless expectations and imaginations. What are you looking forward to from this game? Feel free to leave a message to share your thoughts!