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OFFICIAL: Lionel Messi receives unprecedented honor in MLS history

An enormous celebration of Lionel Messi’s eighth Golden Ball has been announced by Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi will soon receive more honors in Major League Soccer, following his incredible acknowledgment with his eighth Golden Ball of his career.

In light of this, Inter Miami declared that on November 11, a special, large celebration would honor the Argentine superstar’s eighth Golden Ball prize. The Inter Miami home stadium, DRV PNK Stadium, will host Leo Messi’s trophy presentation, a public speech, and a few remarks from the team’s owner, Jorge Mas. The Inter Miami team and MLS Commissioner Don Garber.

Following the conclusion of the honors ceremony, Inter Miami and New York City will play a friendly game on November 11 at 8:00 a.m. (Vietnam time), which will be televised live on Apple TV. This game serves as a prelude to the 2024 campaign. Since no player currently playing in the United States has gotten the honor up to this point, it is recognized that this incident is unparalleled in MLS history. Like a golden ball, Messi.



After joining the Florida team in July, Lionel Messi did not succeed in leading Inter Miami to the MLS Playoffs in his debut season with the team. The 2022 World Cup winner helped the squad win the Leagues Cup in his first month on the field, although he was sidelined for several games due to injury.

In his six MLS games this season, Messi has only managed one goal and two assists; El Pulga will undoubtedly want to improve on their performance the next year.