Lionel Messi's attendance at Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony in London remained uncertain. According to Mundo Deportivo, he will not make his final decision on travelling to London until after Inter Miami's match against New York Red Bulls on 24 October.
London trip still undecided
GOAL reported that organisers are expecting Messi at the Ballon d'Or ceremony. GOAL also described Messi as a contender for the award and its record holder with 8 titles.
Match on 24 October comes first
Inter Miami's next match against New York Red Bulls is set for Saturday 24 October in the United States. According to Mundo Deportivo, Messi is to decide after that game whether to travel to London for Monday's ceremony.
Oviedo ceremony before return
Messi picks up the Princess of Asturias Award for Sport on Friday 23 October at a ceremony inside the Campoamor Theatre in Oviedo. After the ceremony in Oviedo, Messi flies to the United States to rejoin Inter Miami ahead of the match with New York Red Bulls on 24 October.