Inter Miami's Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi and Alianza Lima's Argentine forward #11 Alan Cantero fight for the ball during the friendly football match between Peru's Alianza Lima and the US' Inter Miami at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Lima on
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Messi, Miami open preseason with loss in Lima

Lionel Messi played 63 minutes as Inter Miami CF opened its preseason with a heavy 3-0 loss to Alianza Lima in the Peruvian capital on Saturday.
Jan 25, 2026, 12:20 am - ESPN

Match Timeline

Alianza Lima
Inter Miami CF
  • KO
  • 13
  • 29
  • 35
  • HT
  • 45
  • 52
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 79
  • 79
  • 79
  • 81
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Alianza Lima 3, Inter Miami CF 0.
90'+1'
Second Half ends, Alianza Lima 3, Inter Miami CF 0.
90'
Fourth official has announced 0 minutes of added time.
Match Stats
ALMMIA
Possession
36.7%
63.336.7
63.3%
Shots on Goal
7
2
Shot Attempts
16
16
Yellow Cards
0
1
Corner Kicks
5
6
Saves
2
4