Messi may come off bench in Inter Miami debut game

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.

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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