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News, Blog and GuidesThe Herons’ planned trip to Asia has been cancelled due to “bureaucratic and commercial issues”. Several players have international matches to play in November.
Diego GorostietaDiegsGorostietaRoddy ConsRoddyConsEstados UnidosUpdate: Oct 31st, 2023 17:09 EDT
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After failing to reach the MLS Cup Playoffs, Inter Miami were forced to be proactive in an effort to keep playing in November, especially for the benefit of a number of players who will be away on international duty midway through the month. That, of course, includes newly-crowned Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi.
Why has Inter Miami’s mini tour of China been cancelled?
Several weeks ago, The Herons revealed they were going on a mini tour of China, with friendly matches lined up against lower-division teams. However, there had been some talk in recent days that the club had encountered a number of setbacks while trying to organise said tour.
Bienvenido a casa, ganador 🏆 pic.twitter.com/ZKUv6FFyGr
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) October 31, 2023
On Monday, Argentine journalist Gastón Edul of TyC Sports revealed on social media that Inter Miami tour’s of China would be cancelled due to “bureaucratic and commercial issues”, scuppering the Floridians’ hopes of using “Messimania” to expand their presence in a market outside the United States.
The Herons’ plan B
On Tuesday, Edul, known as a reliable source when it comes to all matters Messi and the Argentina national team, reported that Inter already had a plan B in place: Gerardo “Tata” Martino’s team will keep training until midway through November and are on the lookout for at least one friendly game.
Inter Miami va a entrenarse hasta la segunda quincena de noviembre. Puede surgir la chance de algún amistoso mientras tanto.
— Gastón Edul (@gastonedul) October 31, 2023
