Inter Miami vs NYCFC score, result, highlights as Lionel Messi honored in Noche d’Or friendly

Inter Miami CF Honors Lionel Messi in the Noche d’Or, Faces New York City FC in Final Match of 2023

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Inter Miami CF celebrated team captain Lionel Messi on Friday night in the Noche d’Or

honoring him for securing his record eighth Ballon d’Or with a special ceremony at DRV PNK Stadium

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The festivities were followed by a friendly against New York City FC to close out 2023

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Inter Miami took the field for the final time in 2023 to celebrate their superstar and his latest achievement.

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The MLS side honored Lionel Messi's record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or

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friendly match against fellow U.S. club New York City FC on Friday, with the event dubbed "Noche

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The match then kicked off with Drake Callender starting in goal; DeAndre Yedlin

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