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Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez's Preseason Debut with Inter Miami: A Rollercoaster Ride

Facundo Farias - Inter Miami - Lionel Messi - Luis Suarez - MLS

Join the frenzy as Messi and Suarez kick off with Inter Miami, facing highs and lows in their preseason tour. Read on for more on their exciting journey!

Inter Miami CF, led by soccer icons Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, commenced their 2024 preseason in a sold-out showdown against El Salvador's national team at the Cuscatlán Stadium. The electrifying atmosphere in San Salvador set the stage for Messi's first appearance, captivating fans as the star-studded team kicked off their global tour. Despite the hype, the initial match ended in a goalless draw, marking a modest start for the dynamic duo with Inter Miami.

As Messi Mania took over El Salvador, the duo's partnership faced its first challenge with a scoreless draw against the host team. The team's performance drew mixed reactions, with Suarez experiencing a subdued debut alongside Messi. The anticipated matchup against FC Dallas in North Texas further fueled excitement, showcasing Messi's star power drawing fans from both sides to witness the spectacle.

The preseason journey took a somber turn for Inter Miami as rising star Facundo Farías suffered a devastating knee injury, ruling him out for the entire 2024 season. Farías' setback cast a shadow over the team's aspirations, highlighting the unpredictable nature of sports and the challenges teams face in maintaining their momentum throughout the season.

In a whirlwind of events, from Messi and Suarez's debut to Farías' heartbreaking injury, Inter Miami's preseason sets the stage for an intense and unpredictable MLS season ahead. Fans eagerly anticipate the dynamic duo's performance and the team's resilience in the face of adversity, as they navigate the highs and lows of professional soccer.

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Messi, Inter Miami kick off preseason at sold-out Cuscatlán Stadium ... (CBS News)

The sights and sounds told the story Friday evening in San Salvador, as Inter Miami CF took on El Salvador's national team to kick off its 2024 preseason.

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Lionel Messi, Inter Miami vs. El Salvador live updates: Messi goals ... (USA TODAY)

Lionel Messi is in the starting lineup as Inter Miami's preseason begins Friday night against the El Salvador National Team.

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Messi Mania hits El Salvador, Inter Miami settles for 0-0 tie in ... (Miami Herald)

Lionel Messi draws frenzied crowd, Inter Miami settles for 0-0 tie with El Salvador in preseason opener and debut of Luis Suarez.

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Messi, Inter Miami begin world tour with scoreless draw in El ... (ESPN)

Lionel Messi played only the first half of Inter Miami's first preseason game against the El Salvador national team on Friday night.

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MATCH RECAP: Inter Miami CF Kicks of Historic 2024 Preseason ... (Inter Miami CF)

Inter Miami CF kicked off the Club's historic 2024 preseason today with an international matchup against El Salvador's National Team at the Estadio ...

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El Salvador vs Inter Miami live online: score, stats and updates ... (AS English)

The Herons kick-start 2024 with a trip to Estadio Cuscatlán, San Salvador with Luis Suárez joining Lionel Messi in the squad for the first time.

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Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez fail to score in first Inter Miami game ... (Daily Mail)

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez drew a blank of their Inter Miami reunion on Friday night, with the attacking stars playing 45 minutes in the team's 0-0 tie ...

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FC Dallas fans root for their team but are excited to see Lionel Messi ... (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will be in North Texas Monday to take on FC Dallas at the Cotton Bowl.

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Messi, Suarez begin Inter Miami's preseason with a 0-0 draw ... (The Hindu)

Lionel Messi begins preseason with Inter Miami after being named FIFA's best men's player, playing to a draw with El Salvador.

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Luis Suarez makes subdued debut for Inter Miami in goalless draw ... (WION)

Luis Suarez made a subdued debut alongside former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi as Inter Miami kicked off their pre-season tour Friday with a 0-0 draw ...

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A rough 2024 debut for Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez! Inter Miami ... (Goal.com)

Luis Suarez's Inter Miami debut was a quiet one, as Lionel Messi and co were held scoreless to open preseason in a draw with El Salvador.

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Lionel Messi Meets Magico Before Inter Miami And El Salvador Draw (Sports Illustrated)

Lionel Messi met Magico Gonzales before Inter Miami drew 0-0 with El Salvador in a pre-season friendly in Central America. Luis Suarez made his Miami debut.

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Highlights: Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Inter Miami draw 0-0 in ... (Eurosport.com)

Catch up with some highlights of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's 0-0 draw in their first pre-season game of the new MLS season against El Salvador.

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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami go scoreless in Luis Suarez's debut ... (NBC 6 South Florida)

The Argentina star played in the first half alongside Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, his new teammate for the upcoming MLS season.

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Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez start for Inter Miami! Herons sport all ... (Goal India)

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez start alongside each other for Inter Miami in their preseason friendly vs El Salvador.

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A rough 2024 debut for Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez! Inter Miami ... (Goal.com)

Luis Suarez's Inter Miami debut was a quiet one, as Lionel Messi and co were held scoreless to open preseason in a draw with El Salvador.

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Inter Miami's Facundo Farías suffers long-term knee injury (MLSsoccer.com)

Facundo Farías is expected to miss Inter Miami CF's highly-anticipated 2024 season after suffering a left ACL (knee) injury during their first preseason ...

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Inter Miami suffer blow as Farías (ACL) ruled out for season - ESPN (ESPN)

Inter Miami has suffered a major blow after announcing that rising star Facundo Farías is set to miss the entirety of the 2024 season with an anterior ...

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Inter Miami suffer major injury loss before start of 2024 MLS season (MARCA.com)

Preseason can be a time for younger players to develop and for teams to fine-tune their chemistry ahead of full seasons. For Inter Miami, it has not started ...

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Inter Miami winger Facundo Farias out for the season after tearing ... (Daily Mail)

Farias appeared to step wrong on his left leg before falling onto the pitch. Farias held on to his left knee, visibly in discomfort, before getting ...

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Inter Miami loses attacker Facundo Farías for the season with a torn ... (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Inter Miami attacker Facundo Farías, who came on as a substitute for Lionel Messi during the team's opening preseason match, has a torn ACL in his left knee ...

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Inter Miami loses attacker Facundo Farías for the season with a torn ... (USA TODAY)

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Inter Miami attacker Facundo Farías, who came on as a substitute for Lionel Messi during the team's opening preseason match, ...

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