Inter Miami wrap up their preseason campaign with a clash against Lionel Messi's boyhood club Newell's Old Boys on February 15.
The build up to the start of the 2024 MLS campaign has not gone smoothly for Messi or Inter Miami, with just one win in six matches, as part of a global tour since mid-January.
Messi controversially did not feature in a 4-1 win over a Hong Kong select XI due to injury and his absence triggered a backlash with fans offered a refund on their match tickets.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it worldwide, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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Inter Miami vs Newell's Old Boys kick off time
This friendly clash takes place at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA and kicks off on Thursday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Thurs, Feb. 15 | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Thurs, Feb. 15 | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| UK | Fri, Feb. 16 | 12:30 a.m. GMT |
| Australia | Fri, Feb. 16 | 11:30 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Fri, Feb. 16 | 6:00 a.m. IST |
Inter Miami vs Newell's Old Boys live stream, TV channel
This match is available via Apple TV's MLS Season Pass.
Apple+ has a FREE TRIAL so you can try it before you buy.
Apple TV is the official home of the MLS regular season and playoffs, with every match for every team available to stream around the world with no blackouts. Select games each week are made free to air, while the rest of the fixture list is for subscribers only.
The streaming service, dubbed MLS Season Pass, will be available for all fans to purchase at a set, season-long price, and it is available at a discounted rate for Apple TV+ subscribers.
MLS Season Pass is separate from Apple TV+, meaning those with Apple TV+ would still need an MLS Season Pass subscription to access the complete slate of games, while those without Apple TV+ can still sign up for MLS Season Pass without needing a full Apple TV+ subscription.
Inter Miami vs Newell's Old Boys lineups, team news
Messi came off the bench in Inter Miami's last friendly outing, as part of a penalty shootout defeat to Vissel Kobe, and he looks certain to start against his old team.
Former Barcelona star Sergio Busquets is not expected to feature, after picking up an injury in Tokyo, and will be rested ahead of the MLS opener against Real Salt Lake on February 21.
Inter Miami (4-3-3, right to left): Callender (GK) — Yedlin, Aviles, Allen, Alba — Gregore, Campana, Ruiz— Gressel, Suarez, Messi.
Inter Miami subs (9): TBC
Newell's Old Boys are currently in the middle of their domestic season but they will bring a strong squad to Florida for the Messi reunion including his former Argentina teammate Ever Banega.
Newell's Old Boys (4-2-3-1 right to left): Macagno (GK) — Mendez, Velasquez, Glavinovich, Martino — Diaz, Fernandez — May, Banega, Aguirre — Ramirez.
Newell's Old Boys subs (9): TBC
Inter Miami vs Newell's Old Boys prediction
Inter Miami look short on sharpness ahead of the new MLS campaign and that will be a concern for head coach Tata Martino ahead of this game.
A goal for Messi seems almost inevitable but this is arguably their toughest preseason test so far in 2024.
Prediction: Inter Miami 1-2 Newell's Old Boys
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