# Inter Miami Coach Confirms Messi Traveling for Family

> Inter Miami coach says Lionel Messi will attend Spain award ceremony before MLS game.
- Title: Inter Miami Coach Confirms Messi Traveling for Family
- Summary: Inter Miami coach says Lionel Messi will attend Spain award ceremony before MLS game. Inter Miami coach Cristian González confirms Lionel Messi will travel…
- Keywords: lions, messi, inter miami, princess of asturias award, mls, new york red bulls, cristian gonzalez, 2026 princess of asturias award, mls playoffs, eastern conference, sports, Inter
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/us-sports-soccer-news-inter-miami-coach-confirms-lionel-messi-traveling-for-family-cutting-it-close-for-mls-game
- Author: Sayantan Roy
- Published: 2026-10-17T04:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lions, messi, inter miami, princess of asturias award, mls, new york red bulls, cristian gonzalez, 2026 princess of asturias award, mls playoffs, eastern conference, sports
## Lionel Messi Award Trip
Inter Miami coach Cristian González confirms Lionel Messi will attend Spain award ceremony before MLS game.
## Award Ceremony Date
Messi attends 2026 Princess of Asturias Award ceremony in Oviedo on October 22.
## MLS Game Date
Miami faces New York Red Bulls in Harrison, New Jersey on October 24.
## Coach's Stance
González says Messi will return for October 24 Red Bulls match after Spain trip.
## Award Significance
Award recognizes Messi's career and charitable work for disadvantaged children.
## Previous Recipients
Messi joins Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Michael Schumacher, and Eliud Kipchoge.
## Team Priority
Miami wants Messi to savor award while preparing for Red Bulls match.
## Key takeaway

Inter Miami coach Cristian González confirms Lionel Messi will travel to Spain for the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award ceremony before returning for the October 24 New York Red Bulls match.