The preseason is coming to a close for Inter Miami with a rivalry match against Orlando City SC. While these are called friendlies, this Florida derby will be a friendly in name only. These teams play tight fixtures and as Inter Miami will kick off Concacaf Champions Cup play on Tuesday against Sporting Kansas City.

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano told the Miami Herald all players will get “as many minutes as possible” during the match, with a source stating Messi is expected to play at least 45 minutes during the team’s final preseason match before competitions officially launch next week.

Reports of Lionel Messi’s son scoring 11 goals in Inter Miami’s 12-0 thrashing of Atlanta United in an MLS Next U-13 match spread like wildfire on social media, with many believing the performance to be the sign of a superstar in the making.

Inter Miami are set to face Orlando City in their final preseason friendly, and all eyes will be on their captain and top star, Lionel Messi. Inter Miami are back in action this Friday as they take on Orlando City at Raymond James Stadium in what will be their final preseason match.

The preseason rehearsals end Friday night in Tampa for Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates, who will face MLS rival Orlando City at Raymond James Stadium. Messi is expected to play at least 45 minutes,