Lionel Messi fans received great news this Thursday. THE MLS announced that the Florida classic between InterMiami della Pulce e City of Orlandowhich will be played next Saturday, March 2, for the second day, can be seen for free through the Apple TV platform, which holds the television rights to the tournament.
Until now, Messi’s matches for the season were included in the MLS Season Pass, which is required to watch most of the league’s matches. But every week the American League ‘publishes’ the games and this weekend, for the first time, it will be Las Garzas’ turn.
Inter Miami started the season with a 2-0 win against Real Salt Lake at home and a 1-1 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy away, when Messi rubbed the lamp to save a point with a goal in the 92nd minute.
This Saturday from 6.30pm (Argentine time), will defend their unbeaten streak in the Eastern Conference in a spicy classic at their Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
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“The classics are always important, they are always tense, there is a lot of dispute. Every time the classic takes on a higher level. Orlando has strengthened very well both with players from Europe, such as (Colombian Luis) Muriel, and with players from the MLS. It will be a very balanced classic, I hope it falls on our side,” said the Spanish midfielder. Sergio Busquetsat a press conference.
How to watch the match live?
To join Apple TV, simply register on the platform via email, even if it will only be used to watch some free content.
Once done, you will need to log in and access the aforementioned match between Inter Miami and Orlando City.
Nashville, the rival in the Concachampions
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will face Nashville in the round of 16 of the CONCACAF Champions League, known as Concachampions, which eliminated Moca from the Dominican Republic. The team from the capital qualified with a clear 7-0, after 0-3 in the first leg and 4-0 in the return leg on Wednesday.
Nashville brings back good memories at Inter Miami as last year the pink team won the first title in its history by beating this very team on penalties in the League Cup final.
In fact, it was the victory in the Leagues Cup that gave the ticket to this international competition to the team in which the Uruguayan Luis Suárez and the Spaniards Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba also play.
The first leg of the round of 16 will be played in Nashville on March 7, while the return match will be played in Miami on March 13.
The winner of this match will face the winner of the match between Monterrey and Cincinnati in the quarterfinals.
The Concacaf Champions Cup would represent an additional prize for Inter Miami, since in addition to being its first international trophy, it will also be access to the FIFA Club World Cup.
Source: Clarin
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