Overview
- Inter Miami CF has scheduled a friendly against New York City FC to honor Lionel Messi's record eighth Ballon d'Or award - the first active MLS player to win the award.
- The event, termed as 'Noche d'Or' or 'Night of Gold', will take place on Nov. 10 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla, and will include a pregame ceremony with speeches from Messi himself, team owner Jorge Mas, and MLS Commissioner Don Garber.
- Match attendees at DRV PNK Stadium will have the opportunity to see Messi's historic trophy prior to the match kickoff.
- Before joining Inter Miami in July 2023, Messi had an illustrious career winning the 2022 World Cup championship with Argentina and the 2022-23 Ligue 1 title with Paris Saint-Germain.
- The friendly is also a critical tune-up for Messi who hasn't played since Inter Miami's season ended in October, as he prepares to join Argentina for World Cup qualifying games.