Inter Miami confirm Messi “Noche d’Or” friendly game vs. NYCFC

As a tribute to Messi’s eighth Ballon d’Or award, Inter Miami will play a friendly match against New York City FC at DRV PNK Stadium with historic trophy be presented to fans pregame.

Paul Reidypaulreidy67Update: Nov 3rd, 2023 08:53 EDT

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Following the cancellation of their Chinese tour, Inter Miami have scheduled a friendly game against NYCFC in a match billed as ‘Noche d’Or’.

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The game will serve as a tribute to striker and captain Lionel Messi winning his world-record eighth Ballon d’Or award with the game scheduled for 10, November at 8pm ET DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.

The pre-game activity is set to commence two hours ahead of kick-off as Messi is expected to is showcase his award with the Herons fans.

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FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football – 2023 Ballon d’Or – Chatelet Theatre, Paris, France – October 30, 2023 Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi with the men’s Ballon d’Or REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File PhotoSTEPHANIE LECOCQREUTERS