Argentine football legend Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami CF is set to take on Mexico City’s Club America in a thrilling friendly at the famous Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas next month.
The match-up, scheduled to take place on January 18, 2025, will serve as pre-season preparation for both teams as they gear up for their upcoming campaigns. beIN Sports Reported
The upcoming clash between the two clubs was announced by the Liga MX club via their official Instagram account, where they wrote, “Clash of Stars” and “See you in Las Vegas.”
The post included photos of both Inter Miami and Club America captains – Messi and Henry Martin.
Currently, Club America, also a two-time Liga MX champion, is competing against Monterrey in the Apertura 2024 final, hoping to win a historic third consecutive title under coach Andre Jardin. have been
Meanwhile, Inter Miami, which features global icons like Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, recently concluded the 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) season with a bang.
The MLS club enjoyed impressive success throughout the league, finishing as league leaders with a record 74 points and winning the Supporters’ Shield.
However, their impressive season ended in disappointment, as they marked an early exit from the playoffs in the first round against Atlanta United, losing 2–1 in the best-of-three series.
Furthermore, this is not the first time the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will face a Mexican team.
Previously, the Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star has faced the Mexican side several times, boasting an impressive record of 3 wins and 2 draws.