MLS

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.

STEPHANIE LECOCQ
Irish native who switched from the music industry to the world of sport moving from Universal Music to AS in 2017. A keen runner, soccer player and now discovering the world's fastest growing sport of padel. A fútbol fanatic covering LaLiga, MLS, Liga MX and other offbeat stories from the global game. Can always be found rooting for the underdog.
Update:

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

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.

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 LECOCQ

Related stories

Aside from the pregame trophy presentation, there will also be speeches from the Argentine, as well as Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas and MLS Commissioner Don Garber.

Tickets for the ‘Noche d’Or’ go on general sale today (3, November) with the match set to be broadcast on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.

Tagged in:

We recommend these for you in Soccer

Most viewed

More news