TAMPA — The GOAT is coming to Tampa. No, not that one. Lionel Messi, regarded by many as the best soccer player of all time, is anticipated to take the pitch at Raymond James Stadium with his MLS team, Inter Miami FC, for an exhibition game against ...

Orlando City and Inter Miami will play a preseason match featuring Messi on February 14, 2025, at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium.

According to a release from the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, a Major League Soccer (MLS) preseason game will take place on Feb. 14, 2025, at Raymond James Stadium. Messi's team, Inter Miami CF will face off against Orlando City SC. The game is reportedly the preseason edition of the Florida Derby. The game will start at 7:30 p.m.

Orlando City Soccer Club and Inter Miami CF will play in the preseason edition of the Florida Derby at Raymond James Stadium, the Tampa Bay Sports Commission announced.

The Savannah Bananas are still coming to Tampa despite the damage Hurricane Milton caused to Tropicana Stadium.

Orlando City Soccer Club announced on Monday that it will play Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in a preseason friendly at Raymond James Stadium on Feb. 14. Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.