Oct 1, 2024 - News

Messi mania (finally) comes to Columbus

Alissa Widman Neese

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF controls the ball away from Charlotte FC — Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF is one of the most famous athletes in the world. Photo: Michael Pimentel/ISI Photos/Getty Images

Major League Soccer's biggest superstar is coming to Lower.com Field — for real this time.

Driving the news: The Crew face Inter Miami CF at 7:30pm tomorrow in what's expected to be Lionel Messi's first local appearance and matchup against Columbus.

Catch up quick: The two teams already played last season before Messi debuted in the league.

Then Messi suffered an ankle injury this summer, just before Columbus hosted the MLS All-Star Game.
He missed that exhibition and a Leagues Cup match against the Crew in August as a result.

👀 Stunning stat: As of yesterday afternoon, resale tickets for tomorrow's match started at $164 on Ticketmaster for a pair of Nordecke tickets.

That same section cost just $30 each for the Crew's match against Philadelphia on Saturday.

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