After an Emotional Farewell: Messi Prepares to Return to the Monumental Stadium
The friendly marks Messi’s first club match in Argentina and comes after he scored 26 goals in the 2026 Major League Soccer season.
- On January 19, 2027, Lionel Messi will return to Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires to lead Inter Miami against River Plate in an international friendly as part of preseason preparations.
- Messi returns three months after his emotional farewell to Argentina, having played his 208th and final national team game at the stadium on October 6, 2026 against Benin.
- Organized by COC Global, the event represents 'a celebration of the growth and international reach of the two institutions,' aiming to offer an experience beyond the ninety minutes of play.
- Alongside Messi, reports indicate Miami will field stars including Luis Suárez, Nicolás Otamendi, and Casemiro, with both clubs announcing ticket details through official channels in the coming period.
- Following his record-breaking 2026 season where he secured a second straight Golden Boot with 26 goals, Inter Miami will begin the 2027 Major League Soccer season on February 19 against FC Cincinnati.
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Argentina fans will be able to watch Lionel Messi play live again.
Details about the sale of tickets and the activities planned for the friendly will be communicated soon by the organizers.
After an emotional farewell: Messi prepares to return to the Monumental stadium
The Argentine legend Lionel Messi is preparing to return to the Monumental Stadium in the capital, Buenos Aires, to play a friendly match between Inter Miami and River Plate, as part of both teams' preparations for the new season, on 19 January 2027.
On January 19, 2027, Inter Miami will host River Plate at the Monumental Stadium in a friendly match, marking the long-awaited return of Lionel Messi to his homeland. The post Messi returns to the Monumental for Inter Miami's friendly with River Plate appeared first on www.ertsports.gr.
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