The world – Barcelona supporters especially – cannot wait for the newly-created ‘Messi-Neymar duo’ to rock the stage starting from next season. In the meantime, the summer has been brightened by amazing football from both players.
Neymar recently ended the Confederations Cup 2013 tournament with a gold medal round his neck and a Golden Ball in his hands. For Lionel Messi, things on the pitch have been rather quiet. Despite tax evasion allegations by the Spanish government, La Pulga is still able to enjoy his holidays.
Last weekend, he played in a charity game and led his side to a 9-6 win over Rest of the Wold in Colombia. Stars like Robinho, Javier Mascherano and Florent Malouda all participated in that match hosted at the Atanasio Girardot stadium.
After receiving a standing ovation from the crowd as he walked off the pitch 20 minutes from time, Lionel Messi is set to attract a great amount of respect from excited fans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
It will be a real battle of the stars to thrill your night, as the declared on the Messi & Friends website:
“Lionel Messi promises a first class show, a party like no other and an event that simply won't happen again.”
Where to watch the match live online or on TV
As of now, Live Soccer TV can confirm that the Messi & Friends vs Rest of the World friendly match will be available live on TV:
In Portugal on Sport TV1
The match is scheduled to start at 19:30 Pacific Time / 22:30 Eastern Time on Wednesday, July 3, 2013.
Messi & Friends – Probable Line-up and Formation
Goalkeeper: Jose Manuel Pinto
Defenders: Eric Abidal, Walter Gagnano, Gerard Pique, Javier Mascherano
Midfielders: Pablo Aimar, Alvaro Pereira, Sergio Busquets, Cesc Fabregas
Attackers: Lionel Messi, Marek Hamsik
Coach: Fabio Capello
Rest of the World – Probable Line-up and Formation
Goalkeeper: Jesus Corona
Defenders: Emiliano Insua, Paolo Cannavaro, Gerardo Torrado
Midfielders: Kevin-Prince Boateng, Jonathan Dos Santos, Giovani Dos Santos, James Rodriguez
Attackers: Kun Aguero, Robert Lewandowski, Robinho
Coach: Zico
