Inter Miami’s Plan B With Ballon d’Or Winner Lionel Messi After China Tour Gets Cancelled

In surprising news, Inter Miami canceled their upcoming China tour. The soccer club released a press release to inform the fans of the decision. However, despite the setback, it seems the team does not want to miss out to capitalize on Lionel Messi winning his 8th Ballon d’Or. According to Gaston Edul, the team has already found a Plan B despite their chief man suffering a setback.

Lionel Messi made history this week as he became the first active MLS player to win the Ballon d’Or. The Argentine seems to be in great spirits following his move to Inter Miami. With the team knocked out of the playoffs, Miami was planning to take a trip to China. However, things have taken a u-turn for David Beckham’s side. 

Lionel Messi set to stay with Inter Miami for the rest of the month

Argentine journalist Gaston Edul recently touched on Inter Miami’s plan for Lionel Messi with months left in the ongoing season. It could be an attractive move on Inter Miami’s behalf as the team. With Lionel Messi at the team’s helm, the David Beckham-owned franchise will be looking to make the most out of the remaining season.

While this is a significant setback for the team, the Miami-based soccer franchise does not plan to sit with their hands on their head. According to reports, the team has already announced a plan for the month. 

The tweet stated, “Inter Miami will train until the second half of November. There may be a chance for a friendly match in the meantime.”

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Lionel Messi has been the topic of discussion after his big win at the Ballon d’Or awards. The Argentine star bagged his 8th Ballon d’Or title this week, becoming the first active MLS player to win the grand prize. Fans have been raving about La Pulga’s big win, and Inter Miami will hope to make the most out of the situation.

Inter Miami’s China trip hits a major roadblock

The David Beckham-owned side has been on cloud nine following the arrival of Lionel Messi. The team noticed record sales and boosted finances this season. With the regular season over for the side, the team hoped to capitalize on Lionel Messi’s out-of-the-world popularity. With the team set to tour China this month, it seems the party is over before it even left the airport.

Inter Miami issued a press release informing the fans of the decision to scrap their tour to China. “The tour promoter, NSN, has informed Inter Miami CF of the cancellation of its China Tour due to unforeseen circumstances in China. Inter Miami’s ambition remains to expand its global reach by playing in front of incredible fans from across the globe; the Club will continue to explore future opportunities with NSN to achieve this goal.”

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While things may have not gone Inter Miami’s way, the team’s quick-mindedness has helped them out of the situation. However, fans will now have to wait and watch the club’s next move as they look to arrange a friendly fixture for the side in the coming weeks.

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