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RECORD DATE NOT STATED Leagues Cup 2023 Cruz Azul MEX 1-2 Inter de Miami USA Lionel Messi of Inter Miami during the game Cruz Azul vs Inter Miami, corresponding to the group stage of the Leagues Cup 2023, at DRV PNK Stadium, on July 21, 2023. brbr Lionel Messi de Inter Miami durante el partido Cruz Azul vs Inter de Miami, correspondiente a la fase de grupos de la Leagues Cup 2023, en el Estadio DRV PNK, el 21 de Julio de 2023. FORT LAUDERDALE FLORIDA ESTADOS UNIDOS PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxMEXxCHNxRUS Copyright: xDavidxLeahx 20230721173834_LC_23_CAZ_MIA_MESSI19

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RECORD DATE NOT STATED Leagues Cup 2023 Cruz Azul MEX 1-2 Inter de Miami USA Lionel Messi of Inter Miami during the game Cruz Azul vs Inter Miami, corresponding to the group stage of the Leagues Cup 2023, at DRV PNK Stadium, on July 21, 2023. brbr Lionel Messi de Inter Miami durante el partido Cruz Azul vs Inter de Miami, correspondiente a la fase de grupos de la Leagues Cup 2023, en el Estadio DRV PNK, el 21 de Julio de 2023. FORT LAUDERDALE FLORIDA ESTADOS UNIDOS PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxMEXxCHNxRUS Copyright: xDavidxLeahx 20230721173834_LC_23_CAZ_MIA_MESSI19
Lionel Messi sent shockwaves across the world when he announced joining MLS side Inter Miami. Other than being the GOAT, the seven-time Ballon d’Or also drew eyeballs for being announced as the highest-paid athlete in the U.S. As expected, Messi showcased his wizardry and proved why he was paid so handsomely. Apart from the theatrics at the stadium, Messi’s pre-match accessory has also been going viral on Instagram owing to the rarity of it. Here is all you need to know about it.
Lionel Messi wore a $135,000 rare edition of a Patek Philippe watch at the stadium on matchday against Cruz Azul
Lionel Messi walked into the DRV PNK stadium last night wearing a Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph 5968A. The wristwatch had a stainless built with an orange strap. What’s special about Messi’s watch is the fact that it is the debut chronograph of the Aquanaut collection introduced in 2018.
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Thanks to its rarity, Messi’s timepiece features the authentic Aquanaut square pattern in dark grey with orange accents. As per reports, the Market price of the Inter Miami player’s watch is a whopping $135,000!
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Inter Miami wins against Cruz Azul in a dramatic manner, but Messi believes there is a long way to go
Despite mesmerizing Inter Miami fans with an incredible debut performance, Lionel Messi was in no mood to celebrate. The Barcelona legend instead has his eyes set on the MLS league standings where Miami currently stands a lowly 15th. Speaking to the press after the match, the seven-time Ballon d’Or expressed that he hopes his team gets confidence after a last-gasp win.

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RECORD DATE NOT STATED Leagues Cup 2023 Cruz Azul MEX 1-2 Inter de Miami USA Lionel Messi scores his goal 1-2 of Inter of Miami during the game Cruz Azul vs Inter Miami, corresponding to the group stage of the Leagues Cup 2023, at DRV PNK Stadium, on July 21, 2023. brbr Lionel Messi anota su gol 1-2 de Inter de Miami durante el partido Cruz Azul vs Inter de Miami, correspondiente a la fase de grupos de la Leagues Cup 2023, en el Estadio DRV PNK, el 21 de Julio de 2023. FORT LAUDERDALE FLORIDA ESTADOS UNIDOS PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxMEXxCHNxRUS Copyright: xDavidxLeahx 20230721213257_LC_23_CAZ_MIA_MESSI86
“It’s just really awesome to get this first win especially since we haven’t been doing so well in the league,” accepted La Pulga. “It’s important to start winning, even though this is a different tournament. For our confidence, getting a win is really great.”
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Where do you see Messi & co finish in the MLS? Do you see them finishing in the upper half of the table? Drop your predictions in the comments below!
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