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The greatest soccer player of all time will be spending Valentine's Day right here in Tampa.
Inter Miami CF confirmed on Wednesday that international icon Lionel Messi will be playing in Friday's game at Raymond James Stadium.
Messi and Inter Miami will take on Orlando City at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14 for their final preseason match.
"Very few people get an opportunity to be in the stands to see the greatest player of all time in their sport play and it's happening right here in our hometown this Friday," Rob Higgins, executive director of Tampa Bay Sports Commission, said.
And good news for soccer fans — tickets are still available. Prices on Ticketmaster range from $49 to more than $800 without fees.
Fans can look forward to seeing players like Messi, Sergio Busquets and Drake Callender from Inter Miami take on stars like Pedro Gallese, Ivan Angulo and Martin Ojeda from Orlando City.
According to Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano, Friday will be the players' last chance to get in "as many minutes as possible" before their first official game on the season Wednesday in Kansas City.
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