Messi mania hits Tampa

Crowd of 42,000 in Tampa show Messi love on Valentine’s Day as Inter Miami ties Orlando
Tadeo Allende, Fafa Picault scored for Inter Miami in 2-2 tie against Orlando City in preseason game in Tampa.
Lionel Messi expected to play for Inter Miami Friday in Tampa
Coach Javier Mascherano says he plans to give his starters “as many minutes as possible” in the team’s final preseason match.
Messi mania hits Tampa as Inter Miami prepares for preseason match against Orlando City
Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano told the Miami Herald all players will get “as many minutes as possible” during the match, with a source stating Messi is expected to play at least 45 minutes during the team’s final preseason match before competitions officially launch next week.
What you should know as Inter Miami wraps up preseason vs. Orlando City in Tampa Friday
The preseason rehearsals end Friday night in Tampa for Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates, who will face MLS rival Orlando City at Raymond James Stadium.
Messi, Inter Miami end MLS preseason with 2-2 draw vs. rival Orlando City
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami played to a 2-2 draw against Orlando City in their final preseason match on Friday.
Inter Miami ends preseason undefeated after draw with Orlando
Inter Miami finished their 2025 preseason with a 2-2 draw against Orlando City, with Lionel Messi playing 75 minutes in front of a crowd of 42,017 in Tampa, Florida.
Inter Miami's perfect preseason comes to an end as Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi fall flat to Orlando City in draw
Inter Miami's attacking duo were kept quiet, while a late Fafa Picault equalizer saved the Herons' blushes after some woeful defending in a 2-2 draw
Soccer icon Lionel Messi to play in Tampa this Friday
Inter Miami CF confirmed on Wednesday that international icon Lionel Messi will be playing in Friday's game at Raymond James ...
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