Messi'sInter Miami is set to play against the El Salvador national team at Estadio Cuscatlan in San Salvador on Friday, January 19, 2024.
This match marksInter Miami's first preseason game of the year. The El Salvador national team, coached byRuben de la Barrera, boasts players from MLS and other regional leagues, showcasing their skills in recent friendlies against Curacao.
Angel Di Maria recently said of Messi and his grin: "I realized it, you realized it, my grandmother realized it. These are things of his, that sometimes stay inside him. When you talk about him, he ends up throwing it to you in a note or he does it to you in a court.
"He talks like that, in that way. I think it is normal. There are people who sometimes don't respect him and don't realize that he is the best player in history. You shouldn't say anything to him because he ends up getting fired up and it's worse.
Excited for preseason
Additionally, the team participated in the 2023 Gold Cup and CONCACAF Nations League earlier in the year.
Messi's return to Inter Miami for this preseason encounter adds excitement and anticipation to the upcoming match.
"We're excited to start announcing our preseason plans and preparations ahead of a thrilling 2024 campaign," Inter Miamisporting director Chris Henderson said.
"We look forward to facing the El Salvadornational team in what will be a good first test for our squad against the best players from the country."