Two matches, two awards ceremonies: Is Lionel Messi about to fly 16,000 miles in seven days?

Lionel Messi faces a grueling schedule that could see him travel around 16,000 miles in seven days across two continents. The Argentine star traveled to Spain on Wednesday to attend the Princess of Asturias Award for Sport ceremony in Oviedo on Thursday. He is then slated to play for Inter Miami against Red Bull New York on Saturday, with potential stops at Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony in London and another MLS home game against FC Cincinnati next Wednesday.

While his full itinerary remains unconfirmed, Messi's commitment comes during a vital push for Inter Miami as they aim to secure second place in the MLS Eastern Conference. Messi has played every minute across his last 13 matches for Miami, contributing 14 goals and seven assists while leading the team on a three-game winning streak.