Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer team, and its star player Lionel Messi have announced that they will be playing two exhibition matches in China next month. The decision comes after Inter Miami failed to make the MLS playoffs. This will be the first international tour for Inter Miami and is seen as a strategic move to expand their global presence. The matches are expected to draw significant attention as Messi is one of the most popular and talented footballers in the world. This development follows Inter Miami's recent deal with China and highlights the team's ambition to establish itself as a prominent club on the global stage.
For the first time, Inter Miami will embark upon an international tour next month — playing two exhibition matches in China. @_DavidRumsey's story » https://t.co/R4s5hRJwu2 https://t.co/w7YUXftQS5
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Lionel Messi is evidently going back to China, after Inter Miami took advantage of not making the Major League Soccer playoffs by signing a deal to play two exhibitions there next month. https://t.co/2y1QkTJSBF
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