Updated On: 12 November, 2023 08:45 AM IST | Fort Lauderdale (US) | AFP
The defeat, in a match between two teams long out of the MLS championship running, was just a footnote on a celebratory night that began with Messi offering his thanks to fans

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi holds his Ballon d`Or trophy before the team`s club friendly soccer match against New York City FC in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Pic/AFP
Inter Miami saluted Argentine star Lionel Messi’s eighth Ballon d’Or on Friday, but their friendly match to mark the achievement ended in a 1-2 loss to MLS rivals New York City FC.