Messi may come off bench in Inter Miami debut game

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi should make his debut for Inter Miami against Mexican club Cruz Azul on Friday, but the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner may be limited to a role off the bench.

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The Argentine arrived in South Florida last week to a wave of enthusiasm and was presented to fans at a special stadium event on Sunday.

On Tuesday, co-owner David Beckham said that Messi will play "some part of the game [v Cruz Azul]" while coach Gerardo ‘Tata' Martino, suggested the star striker might start on the bench.

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