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When will Lionel Messi make his Inter Miami debut? David Beckham admits Argentina icon’s first MLS appearance may be pushed back
Lionel Messi is expected to make his Inter Miami debut later this week after his arrival in the MLS was finally confirmed. The 36-year-old announced that he will be joining David Beckham’s side in June after running his contract down at Paris Saint-Germain. Messi is a huge coup for the MLSAFPInter Miami announced Messi as their new superstar on Saturday and have handed him his iconic No.10 jersey. The excitement will now be building in the USA ahead of the footballing icon’s first appearance for his new club. When will Messi make his Inter Miami debut? Messi is expected to make his Inter Miami debut on Friday, July 21. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will appear for the first time when the American outfit take on Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup. The game will take place at the DRV PNK Stadium at 8pm local time which is at 1am on Saturday morning in the UK. Unfortunately, it will only be broadcast live on Apple TV+ which is only available in the USA and Mexico meaning UK fans cannot watch Messi’s debut. Beckham has revealed that Messi’s Inter Miami debut may be delayedinstagramMiami co-owner Beckham has since revealed that Messi’s expected debut may have to be pushed back due to the star’s lack of fitness. Speaking to ESPN Argentina, Beckham said: “We don’t know if Leo is going to play the game or if he will have minutes, because I think that, after all, he needs to be ready. We have to protect him and make sure that he is ready, because he has been on vacation and has just arrived in Miami. He has trained and he looks good. “I think Leo and Tata [Martino] will decide when and if he plays on Friday, but the atmosphere here will be amazing and hopefully we can get the win.” If he is held back, Messi could feature in Miami’s Leagues Cup encounter against Atlanta United on July 25. His MLS debut however won’t materialise for another month due to the Leagues Cup causing a break in the regular league season. His first game will likely be on Sunday, August 20 when Inter Miami return to league action against Charlotte FC. Miami are seriously struggling this season and are currently on an 11-game winless streak, sitting bottom of the Eastern Conference in the MLS. So Messi’s arrival can’t come soon enough and he will be expected to turn his new side’s campaign around. talkSPORT BET Offer Of The Day Bet £20 Get £20 In Free Bets – CLAIM HERE 18+ New customers only. Opt in & bet £20 on any sport at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 2x £10 Free Bets on any sports market. Free bets expire in 7 days. Card payments only. T&Cs apply. begambleaware.org | Please gamble responsibly SEE ALL FREE BETS HERE
Lionel Messi is expected to make his Inter Miami debut later this week after his arrival in the MLS was finally confirmed.
The 36-year-old announced that he will be joining David Beckham’s side in June after running his contract down at Paris Saint-Germain.
Inter Miami announced Messi as their new superstar on Saturday and have handed him his iconic No.10 jersey.
The excitement will now be building in the USA ahead of the footballing icon’s first appearance for his new club.
When will Messi make his Inter Miami debut?
Messi is expected to make his Inter Miami debut on Friday, July 21.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will appear for the first time when the American outfit take on Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup.
The game will take place at the DRV PNK Stadium at 8pm local time which is at 1am on Saturday morning in the UK.
Unfortunately, it will only be broadcast live on Apple TV+ which is only available in the USA and Mexico meaning UK fans cannot watch Messi’s debut.
Miami co-owner Beckham has since revealed that Messi’s expected debut may have to be pushed back due to the star’s lack of fitness.
Speaking to ESPN Argentina, Beckham said: “We don’t know if Leo is going to play the game or if he will have minutes, because I think that, after all, he needs to be ready. We have to protect him and make sure that he is ready, because he has been on vacation and has just arrived in Miami. He has trained and he looks good.
“I think Leo and Tata [Martino] will decide when and if he plays on Friday, but the atmosphere here will be amazing and hopefully we can get the win.”
If he is held back, Messi could feature in Miami’s Leagues Cup encounter against Atlanta United on July 25.
His MLS debut however won’t materialise for another month due to the Leagues Cup causing a break in the regular league season.
His first game will likely be on Sunday, August 20 when Inter Miami return to league action against Charlotte FC.
Miami are seriously struggling this season and are currently on an 11-game winless streak, sitting bottom of the Eastern Conference in the MLS.
So Messi’s arrival can’t come soon enough and he will be expected to turn his new side’s campaign around.
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