Inter Miami, under the leadership of its captain Lionel Messi and its new coach Javier Mascherano, begins its pre-season this Sunday with an international friendly match against Club América in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This match will take place at Allegiant Stadium at midnight Argentina time and will be broadcast live on Apple TV.
After a convincing performance in the 2024 season, where they won the Supporters’ Shield as the best team in the MLS regular season, Inter Miami were unfortunately eliminated early in the playoffs against Atlanta United.
This match will be the first of Mascherano’s reign, following the departure of Gerardo “Tata” Martino, who left his post for personal reasons.
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The American team will look to integrate its new recruits while relying on the experience of seasoned players such as Messi, Uruguayan Luis Suárez, defender Jordi Alba and midfielder Sergio Busquets.
For their part, Club América will enter the match with a solid track record, having recently achieved a prestigious Liga MX treble, winning the Apertura 2023, Clausura 2023 and Apertura 2024 titles.
-Coach André Jardine will field his best team as he prioritizes pre-season preparations ahead of the Apertura 2025, which has already started.
Here are the expected team compositions and other meeting details:
Inter Miami : Drake Callender Marcelo Weigandt, Tomás Avilés, David Martínez, Jordi Alba; Sergio Busquets, Federico Redondo, Diego Gómez; Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Fafa. Entraîneur: Javier Mascherano.
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Club America: Luis Malagón Kevin Álvarez, Sebastián Cáceres, Néstor Araujo, Cristian Calderón; Alan Cervantes, Álvaro Fidalgo, Alejandro Zendejas; Rodrigo Aguirre, Henry Martín, and Brian Rodríguez. Entraîneur: André Jardine.
