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Brazil to honor Messi with one of highest accolades in 2025 Miami friendly against Flamengo<\/h1>\n
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\u00a9\u00a0Rich Storry\/Getty Images<\/strong>Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami arrives to face Atlanta United at Chase Stadium on October 25, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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In a landmark gesture that transcends national rivalries,\u00a0Brazil will honor Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi<\/strong>\u00a0at Rio de Janeiro\u2019s legendary Maracana Stadium. The iconic forward\u2019s footprints will join those of\u00a0Pele, Garrincha, Ronaldo Nazario, and\u00a0Neymar<\/strong>\u00a0on the stadium\u2019s prestigious\u00a0\u2018Walk of Fame\u2019<\/strong>, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the sport.<\/p>\n

The decision, officially announced by\u00a0Brazilian journalist\u00a0Fabricio Chicca<\/strong>, has been met with widespread approval and admiration from both Brazilian and Argentine fans. Messi, who lifted the World Cup with Argentina in 2022, will etch his legacy into Brazilian history at the Maracana, where he\u2019s been invited to leave his mark during a\u00a0friendly match between\u00a0Flamengo\u00a0and Messi\u2019s\u00a0Inter Miami<\/strong>\u00a0in February 2025. This recognition is the culmination of years of admiration for the forward\u2019s career; an initial invitation had come after the 2019 Copa America, though Argentina\u2019s semifinal loss to Brazil had postponed plans.<\/p>\n

Adriano Jose dos Santos, president of the Superintendency of Sports of the State of Rio de Janeiro, expressed his admiration for Messi\u2019s impact back in late 2022. He stated,\u00a0\u201cWinning the World Cup is the crowning glory of a beautiful and victorious career. Nothing could be fairer than Maracana honoring him. Messi is truly a genius of the ball.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Maracana\u2019s \u2018Walk of Fame\u2019: Pantheon of legends<\/h2>\n

Joining Maracana\u2019s Walk of Fame puts the Inter Miami captain alongside a select group of players who have left their mark in international soccer. He will be one of the few foreign players honored, joining legends such as\u00a0Chile\u2019s El\u00edas Figueroa, Uruguay\u2019s Alcides Ghiggia and Sebastian Abreu, and Germany\u2019s Franz Beckenbauer<\/strong>. The walk serves as a celebration of players whose contributions transcend borders, making the 36-year-old\u2019s addition a symbolic nod to his influence on soccer and his rivalry-turned-respect with Brazil.<\/p>\n

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Messi\u2019s Miami and Flamengo to feature in Club World Cup<\/h2>\n

Messi\u2019s presence at Maracana will coincide with another significant event:\u00a0Inter Miami\u2019s entry into the 2025 Club World Cup<\/strong>. Hosted by the United States, the tournament will see Inter Miami, alongside Brazilian clubs Flamengo, Fluminense, and Palmeiras, competing against international champions. Inter Miami secured its place in the tournament by winning the\u00a0MLS Supporters\u2019 Shield<\/strong>, awarded to the team with the best record during the regular season.<\/p>\n

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Alongside\u00a0Luis Suarez<\/strong>, the duo will represent MLS on the global stage. Scheduled between June and July 2025, this will mark one of Messi\u2019s last international club tournaments as he moves closer to the end of his storied career.<\/p>\n

The ex-Barcelona star\u2019s tribute at the Maracana underscores his global impact and a level of respect that crosses even the most fierce national boundaries. This honor not only celebrates his success but also reflects Brazil\u2019s appreciation for a player whose talents have elevated the game for fans worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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