Inter Miami announced Wednesday that its planned trip to China for a pair of exhibition matches has been called off.
Political Cartoons View All 1227 Images“The tour promoter, NSN, has informed Inter Miami CF of the cancellation of its China Tour due to unforeseen circumstances in China,” read Inter Miami's statement.
Messi returned to the U.S. early Tuesday after winning the Ballon d'Or and was with Inter Miami for a training session that morning.
He remains under contract to Inter Miami for the 2024 and 2025 MLS seasons, making between $50 million and $60 million annually.
He and Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham have enormous followings in Asia, along with several endorsement deals in the region.
Persons:
— Lionel Messi, Messi, Ballon, —, Li Keqiang, ”, “, NSN, Messi's ballyhooed, — hasn’t, David Beckham
Organizations:
Inter Miami, Argentina, TyC, Inter Miami CF, “ Inter, Inter Miami's, Major League Soccer, —, Australia, Olympic, Beijing Games
Locations:
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla, China, Argentina, U.S, Beijing, Asia