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Christian Pulisic will join AC Milan in a series of preseason friendlies in the United States, along with other top European teams including Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Real Madrid. The tour will take place in five U.S. cities, with matches scheduled in New York, Orlando, Chicago, Baltimore, and Charlotte, marking the return of the Soccer Champions Tour for its second iteration.
Barcelona will face Real Madrid in New Jersey as part of a preseason tour to the United States, also playing against Manchester City in Orlando and AC Milan in Baltimore. The tour will begin on July 30 and end on August 6. This will be the fourth time El Clásico has been contested in the U.S., with Barcelona winning all three previous games. The tour comes at a time of uncertainty for Barcelona, with Xavi Hernandez set to step down as coach at the end of the season and potential player absences due to international tournaments.
Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami CF has sparked a surge in excitement and demand for MLS tickets, with his presence significantly impacting ticket sales leaguewide. Despite some setbacks during a preseason world tour, including criticism for his absence from a game in Hong Kong, Messi's influence on the team's popularity and the league's exposure remains undeniable. As Inter Miami prepares to open the MLS season, the anticipation and economic impact of Messi's arrival continue to be felt, with ticket sales for all MLS teams on the rise.
Inter Miami's preseason friendly in Hong Kong without star player Lionel Messi has sparked controversy, with the government expressing "extreme disappointment" and fans feeling disregarded. MLS announcer Max Bretos criticized the intense reaction, questioning fan entitlement and suggesting they focus on other soccer tournaments. He defended Miami's marketing efforts and emphasized the common occurrence of sports injuries during preseason tours. The debate around fan expectations, team communication, and the realities of preseason tours continues, with Hong Kong offering partial compensation to dissatisfied fans.
Inter Miami CF, featuring Lionel Messi, is set to embark on a seven-game preseason tour, starting with a friendly against the El Salvador national team on January 19. The tour includes matches against FC Dallas, Al Hilal SFC, and Al Nassr FC, with the highlight being a showdown between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Fans can gear up for the 2024 season with authentic IMCF jerseys and catch every match on MLS Season Pass.
Wrexham, co-owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, will face Manchester United in a friendly match on July 25 at San Diego's Snapdragon Stadium as part of United's preseason tour. The match will mark the first time Wrexham has played in the US and the first time United has visited the country in five years. The announcement was made during a video call between the Wrexham owners and legendary United manager Alex Ferguson, who remained silent throughout the call.