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Messi and Inter Miami Welcome Seriously Ill Children at Nu Stadium
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami welcomed children with chronic illnesses to the club’s Nu Stadium in Miami.
The visit was part of the club’s partnership with Make-A-Wish, which grants wishes to children and teenagers with serious, life-threatening illnesses.
The children met the players on the field, greeted Messi and took photos with him.
The event aimed to bring hope and joy to young people facing difficult treatment.
After a 3-1 win over Atlanta United, in which Messi scored twice, Inter Miami is due to visit the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.
Messi is set to travel to Spain for an award ceremony in Oviedo, then fly to New York before Inter Miami’s next MLS match.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami teammates welcomed children with chronic illnesses at Nu Stadium.
The children were greeted on the field and had the chance to meet players and take photos.
The event was held as part of Inter Miami’s partnership with Make-A-Wish.
Messi came onto the field last, alongside Rodrigo De Paul, and drew the first ovation of the afternoon.
- Who
- Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and other Inter Miami players welcomed children with chronic illnesses.
- What
- The players greeted the children at Nu Stadium, where they met their idols and took photos.
- When
- The event took place before an open training session; the article was published on October 20, 2026.
- Where
- Nu Stadium, Inter Miami’s stadium.
- Why
- It was held as part of the club’s partnership with Make-A-Wish, which fulfills wishes for children with serious illnesses.
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Messi had previously taken part in an event with Make-A-Wish.
Messi and Inter Miami players welcomed children with chronic illnesses at Nu Stadium.
Inter Miami held an open training session for club members.
- Venue
- Nu Stadium
- Club
- Inter Miami
- Players named
- Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul
- Partner organization
- Make-A-Wish
- Prior participation
- Messi also took part in a Make-A-Wish event in 2025