Florida, March 27 -- Inter Miami CF will honour Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning legend Lionel Messi by dedicating a section of their new Nu Stadium in his name, set to be unveiled as the "Leo Messi Stand."

The "Leo Messi Stand" at Nu Stadium will honour their 38-year-old captain, Messi, marking a break from tradition, as such tributes are usually reserved for retired legends of the game.

"Inter Miami CF is excited to announce Leo Messi's stand, with our number 10 and captain set to become part of a rare and unique case in global sports: an athlete regularly playing at his home stadium with a stand named in his honour. Traditionally, tributes look to the past. They are built on nostalgia. From memory. This one is different. This one i...