I can't believe this is... Messi
This event happened during Messi's recent visit to Honduras when he and Inter Miami played a friendly match and won 5-0 against Olimpia on February 9. This was the first time the Argentine star had come to play in this Central American country.
Messi causes a stir during Latin American tour with Inter Miami
"Perhaps because they were so surprised by Messi's presence, the airport security staff here checked the famous player's passport twice, and very carefully, to see if it was really him or not," Marca reported. This incident was recorded in a clip, then spread rapidly on social networks. Many people commented humorously, maybe the security staff did not know who Messi was, or maybe he did it just to keep Messi as long as possible to chat.
After the passport check, the images in the clip show that Messi was checked by some security officers, asked to take a photo and sign an autograph. This is considered a rare moment for airport security in Honduras.
After the match in Honduras, Messi quickly returned to the US and attended the Super Bowl final of the famous American football on February 10. He and his teammates are now back in training to prepare for the next and final training match before the 2025 season, against Orlando City SC at Raymond James Stadium with a capacity of up to 75,000 spectators, taking place at 7:30 a.m. on February 15.
After that, Messi and his teammates will enter the first official match of the 2025 season against Sporting Kansas City Club in the first leg of the first round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup at 8:00 a.m. on February 19.
Messi was used moderately by coach Mascherano in pre-season matches.
According to coach Mascherano: "So far, Messi is completely fit. But I don't know if Messi will show another version in the future, based on what he has shown. Over the years, Messi has always surprised us with his level and desire to compete."
So far, coach Mascherano has used Messi in pre-season training matches with moderate intensity, including 66 minutes against Club America in Las Vegas, 73 minutes against Universitario in Peru, 77 minutes against San Miguelito in Panama and 63 minutes against Olimpia Club in Honduras recently.
"We will arrange the playing time for Messi appropriately. The same goes for Jordi Alba, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets," coach Mascherano said. This coach also confirmed that Messi will most likely play at least 45 minutes in the match between Inter Miami and Orlando City SC.
In the 2025 season, Messi and Inter Miami will compete in a total of 5 major tournaments, with the goal of defending the Supporters' Shield (MLS points season, American professional soccer league). Aiming for the MLS Cup, CONCACAF Champions Cup, Leagues Cup and going as far as possible in the top tournament FIFA Club World Cup.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ly-do-cuc-ky-bat-ngo-messi-bi-hai-quan-san-bay-chan-lai-2-lan-khi-den-honduras-1852502120958275.htm
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