Inter Miami drop preseason test vs. Al Nassr
In the closure of Inter Miami CF's 2024 preseason tour in Saudi Arabia, they experienced a resounding 6-0 defeat against Al Nassr at Kingdom Arena on Thursday.
The absence of superstar No. 10 Lionel Messi until a late substitute appearance set the tone for the Herons' early struggles, with Otavio opening the score for the Arab Club Cup champions with a third-minute goal.
The unfolding events added to the complexity of the match, with Miami conceding two more goals in rapid succession to Talisca (10') and Aymeric Laporte (12'). Laporte's contribution was particularly notable, executing a long-range effort from his own half after seizing an opportunity when goalkeeper Drake Callender was caught off his line.
Despite a second-half threat from new signing Luis Suárez, Inter Miami's attempted comeback failed to materialize. Talisca continued his dominance, netting two more goals in the final 45 minutes, while Maran added his name to the scoreboard with a late header. The match concluded with a decisive victory for Al Nassr.
