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Messi sported a luxury piece on his wrist while watching Inter Miami’s recent defeat from the stands.
Lionel Messi missed out on Inter Miami’s first league defeat of the 2024 season as Miami fell to a 3-2 defeat against CF Montreal at the Chase Stadium on Sunday, March 10.
While sidelined due to speculated fitness concerns, Messi, accompanied by his wife Antonela Roccuzzo, observed the match from the stands.
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Messi watched Inter Miami’s league defeat from the sidelines
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The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner and Argentina captain was ruled out of the fixture, raising questions about his absence on the field.
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Pulse Sports earlier reported that Inter Miami's head coach, Tata Martino, opted to rest Messi despite the team's 3-2 loss against CF Montreal.
Addressing the media, Martino emphasized the importance of managing key players' fitness over the season, stating,
"We talked about it about a week ago and we agreed that this was the game where he had to rest, regardless of what happened in the game with Nashville."
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Lionel Messi’s Patek watch that sparked attention
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While Messi's absence from the pitch was notable, another spectacle caught the eye of spectators – the exotic piece on his wrist.
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The 36-year-old Inter Miami skipper, who seems to be enjoying the Miami lifestyle, donned an 18k rose gold Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/R, a luxury timepiece valued at approximately ₦286 million ($179,000).
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The watch features a 40mm case with a brown gradient dial and gold applied hour markers.
Despite his spectator role in the defeat, Messi is expected to return for Inter Miami in their upcoming match against Nashville on March 14, for the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 tie.
With eyes set on securing qualification for the quarterfinals, the former Barcelona and PSG star willbe hoping to once more make a decisive impact for his team.
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