Inter Miami's co-owner has hinted that incoming superstar signing Lionel Messi will not play in the MLS All-Stars game this summer.
The Argentinian icon will swap Paris Saint Germain for the Floridan MLS outfit in July, bringing to an end an illustrious 19 seasons in Europe which included an illustrious 17-year spell with Barcelona. There is no doubt that the 35-year-old's move stateside ranks as one of the landmark moments for the sport in the US with his arrival expected to help catapult the popularity of soccer in the country ahead of the World Cup in 2026.
Despite July 4 being the date the Camp Nou legend will officially sign for the Herons, supporters will have to wait until later in the month the catch a glimpse of the winger in action for Inter Miami. In fact, club owner Jorge Mas has revealed to ESPN that Messi is expected to first don the club's pink jersey for a competitive match in the Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul on July 21.
