Just the thought that he may come face to face with Lionel Messi has CF Montreal captain Samuel Piette pinching himself.
Piette grew up watching the man many consider the greatest footballer ever dash down the wing and toy with defenders at FC Barcelona.
On Saturday, the global icon will make his first professional trip to Canada as Montreal plays host to Messi's Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer action at Stade Saputo.
The 29-year-old Piette has faced his fair share of top talent in his professional and international career, but Messi "is a different beast."
9 май 2024
