• Messi's Miami Debut: Preseason Clash with Orlando City | Super Bowl Ad Spotlight

  • Feb 12 2025
  • Length: 3 mins
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Messi's Miami Debut: Preseason Clash with Orlando City | Super Bowl Ad Spotlight

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  • Lionel Messi BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.

    Lionel Messi has been making headlines in the past few days, and here's the latest on the soccer superstar.

    Messi is set to play for Inter Miami in their upcoming preseason match against Orlando City on February 14. Initially, there were concerns about his fitness and participation due to the upcoming match against Sporting Kansas City, but it's now confirmed that he will take the field for at least 45 minutes in the Florida derby[1].

    This match is part of Inter Miami's preseason tour of the Americas, which concludes with the Orlando City friendly before the official competition begins. Messi has featured in every preseason match for Inter Miami, logging 279 minutes and averaging nearly 70 minutes per game. He has also scored goals against Club America and CD Olimpia and provided two assists.

    Following the Orlando match, Inter Miami will face a tough schedule, starting with the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup against Sporting Kansas City on February 18, just four days after the Orlando friendly. The second leg will follow on February 25, and in between, Inter Miami will kick off their 2025 MLS season on February 22 against New York City FC.

    In other news, Messi recently starred in a Super Bowl ad for Apple, promoting the 2025 MLS season. The ad featured Messi and the tagline "When football ends, fútbol begins," highlighting the start of the MLS season on February 22.

    On the social front, Messi's popularity continues to soar. He is Instagram's third most followed user, a position that has brought him widespread fame and numerous offers to work with major brands. His personal branding skills have been praised, particularly his ability to strike a balance between branded and unique content on social media.

    In terms of public appearances, Messi was spotted watching the Super Bowl at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans alongside teammates and former FC Barcelona stars Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and Luis Suárez.

    Overall, Messi is gearing up for a busy and challenging season with Inter Miami, and fans are eagerly awaiting his performance in the upcoming matches. His recent appearances and promotional activities have only added to his global fame and anticipation for the new season.

    Major headlines include "Lionel Messi to Play for Inter Miami Against Orlando City" and "Lionel Messi Stars in Super Bowl Ad for Apple's MLS Season Pass."

    That's the latest on Lionel Messi. Stay tuned for more updates on this soccer legend.

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