Inter Miami coach discusses Messi's award trip to Spain before MLS game
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 5:46 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Inter Miami coach Cristian 'Kily' González confirmed that Lionel Messi will travel to Spain next week to receive a prestigious award. Messi's trip is scheduled for two days before he rejoins the team for an upcoming MLS match. González expressed that he is unfazed by Messi's absence for the award event, emphasizing the player's importance to the club. The coach discussed the logistical aspects of Messi's participation in both events and their significance for the team.
- •Cristian González confirms Messi's travel to Spain for an award.
- •Messi returns to Inter Miami after the award for an MLS game.
- •González remains unbothered by Messi's schedule conflict.
- 6:41 PMESPN Soccer — Miami coach unbothered by Messi getting award in Spain 2 days before MLS game
"Inter Miami coach Cristian "Kily" González confirmed Lionel Messi will travel to Spain next week to receive a prestigious award before rejoining the club for an MLS game two days later.
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