ESPN.com · Jul 18, 2023
Lionel Messi on track for debut after first Miami training
Lionel Messi remains on track to make his Inter Miami debut on Friday after coming through his first official training session with the MLS club on Tuesday.
Miami has long targeted Friday's Leagues Cup opener against Mexican side Cruz Azul for the Argentine superstar to make his first appearance following his blockbuster move to South Florida.
- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)
It has been a whirlwind few days for Messi, with his signing on a 2 1/2 year contract that'll pay him between $50 million and $60 million a year being confirmed Saturday before being unveiled in front of a sell-out crowd at Miami's DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale the following day.