PHOTO GALLERY: Lionel Messi is under siege after playing against his former club Newell’s Old Boys

After the match against Inter Miami this morning, February 16, Newell’s Old Boys players lined up waiting to take a photo with Lionel Messi.

This morning, February 16, Inter Miami had their last friendly match against Newell’s Old Boys before the new 2024 season. Lionel Messi was named in the starting lineup, he entered the match against his boyhood team. full of emotion and ended in a 1-1 draw.

After the match, Newell’s Old Boys players did not miss the opportunity to take photos with their idol Lionel Messi while waiting in line for their turn to “appear in the picture”. This is definitely an unforgettable moment for Newell players. “s Old Boys, because they get to meet and compete with the owner of 8 Golden Balls and the 2022 world champion.

In the above match, Lionel Messi played 60 minutes before leaving the field to make way for young player Lawson Sunderland. He made 3 shots, 3 dribbles, had 61 touches and had a high passing rate. 87% accuracy (39/45).

messi-thumb-1708078212.jpgLionel Messi had an emotional match with his boyhood team. Photo: Goal.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have completed their world tour, starting with a test against New York City and El Salvador, followed by a trip to Saudi Arabia to compete with Al Hilal and meet their team. Ronaldo is Al Nassr , going to China, Japan and finally with the ending against Newell’s Old Boys at DRV PNK’s home field.

On February 22, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will return to officially compete in the new 2024 MLS season, their first opponent will be Real Salt Lake.

They formed a queue around the Inter Miami star as they all wanted to a snap with MessiPlayers embraced Messi after the 1-1 draw in what is Inter Miami's last game of the pre-season

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Messi, Tata Martino and Maxi Rodriguez held up Newell's shirts before the game in a photo

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The Inter Miami captain played for an hour against the club he spent five years at as a boy

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