Messi and Inter Miami Kick Off Preseason with Scoreless Draw in El Salvador

Despite the lack of goals, the match draws global attention and marks the debut of Luis Suarez for Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami began their preseason with a scoreless draw against the El Salvador national team.
Thousands of fans, many in Messi jerseys, swarmed the Inter Miami team bus and street vendors were selling Messi jerseys in anticipation of the match.
Inter Miami's preseason tour includes matches in five countries, with games in Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and a home game in Fort Lauderdale.
The match marked Luis Suarez's debut for Inter Miami, reuniting him with Messi after they played six seasons together with Barcelona.
Despite the scoreless draw, the match was seen as a success in spreading the MLS and Inter Miami brand globally.