The preseason tour planned by Inter Miami has experienced many ups and downs, but those preparations will come to an end this week when they gear up to show their fans what they've got in their last warmup match ahead of their Major League Soccer debut next week.
This time, the Herons will face one team that is already playing in their league, which will rise the challenge for Messi and Co. The team they will lock horns against on Thursday is Newell's Old Boys, who have a long history with both "La Pulga" and coach Gerardo Martino.
Martino played for Newell's back in the 1980s, and to top it all, he added a coaching stint with El Rojinegro. Considering both runs, Martino won four titles with Newell's, three as a player and one more as coach. As for Messi, the legendary Argentine footballer started his path in world football in Newell's youth categories, and there is the belief that the superstar will go back to his boyhood club once his stint in the MLS is over.
This will be a match that will go straight to the record books, as Inter Miami will face a team from Argentina for the first time in history. It will be a similar milestone for the red and black side, as they have never faced a team from Concacaf or Europe.
Inter Miami get to this game with only one win during their preseason, which came against Hong Kong XI, a selection of the best players from the Hong Kong League. What should be more worrying is that the Herons have lost four matches (one of them via penalties) and have also added one draw to their cause.
Meanwhile, Newell's enter this game with five games under their belt in 2024, with a positive record that includes four wins and one loss. That defeat came in their last competitive game to this date, when Racing defeated them 4-0.
Where to watch Inter Miami vs Newell's Old Boys
The game between Inter Miami and Newell's Old Boys will take place at DRV PNK Stadium, where fans are expected to pack the stands ahead of the team's debut in the 2024 MLS season. If you can't make it to the stadium, you will be able to watch this game thanks to MLS Season Pass, Apple TV's subscription platform to watch and stream Major League Soccer matches. Keep an eye on the countries where you can use this platform by visiting our match page. You can find the link by scrolling down.
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