March 27 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi ⁠will become part of a rare sporting phenomenon ⁠when he plays in Inter Miami's new stadium, ‌with the Major League Soccer club announcing that they will have a stand bearing the Argentine's name.

The "Leo Messi Stand" at the Nu Stadium ​will honour their 38-year-old captain as ⁠the club breaks from tradition ⁠where such tributes typically celebrate retired greats of the game.