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Lionel Messi started the match and played for approximately 63 minutes in Peru. |
Lionel Messi and his teammates' opening friendly match of the Champions Tour took place at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva in Lima, Peru. This was also Inter Miami's first official match of 2026.
Coach Javier Mascherano's team was outmatched by the strength of the home side Alianza Lima, despite fielding Messi and many other top stars. Messi started the match and played for about 63 minutes, but Inter Miami's attack could not penetrate the opposing defense.
Meanwhile, their defense made numerous mistakes, leading to their defeat against Alianza Lima, a top team in the Peruvian league. The situation worsened for the reigning MLS champions when new signing Sergio Reguilon suffered an injury and had to leave the field in the first half.
The Spanish defender recently signed with Inter Miami and was expected to strengthen the left flank for the MLS club. The former Tottenham star's injury on his debut is a regrettable loss, as it will prevent him from integrating into the team.
Although this was only the first friendly match of the preseason, the 0-3 result has left Inter Miami fans worried. Inter Miami's next match will take place on January 31st at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot in Medellín (Colombia), where Messi and his teammates will face Atlético Nacional.
Source: https://znews.vn/inter-miami-thua-dam-trong-tran-dau-nam-post1622624.html









