Lionel Messi continues to leave his mark on world football, and now he’s about to add a new chapter to his legendary career by playing his first official match in Jamaica. After taking the lead in the first leg, Inter Miami faces the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 against Cavalier SC, a club from the Jamaican league that is already feeling the impact of the arrival of the Argentine superstar.
Messi’s First Match in Jamaica
Lio Messi demonstrates his class and education before he takes a seat prior Inter Miami game
Anticipation for the match is at an all-time high, with tickets selling out in just 30 minutes after Inter Miami’s qualification. Cavalier SC, which usually plays in a stadium with a capacity of 3,000, has moved the game to Jamaica’s National Stadium (capacity: 35,000), proving the magnitude of Messi’s influence.
This will be Messi’s first official match in Jamaica, making it a historic event for Jamaican football, which rarely hosts players of his caliber. The excitement is palpable in the city, with rising ticket demand and a festive atmosphere ahead of the arrival of the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Inter Miami’s Momentum in the Concacaf Champions
Inter Miami won the first match between the two teams 2-0 with goals from Tadeo Allende and Luis Surez, in a tournament where they are determined to improve their performance from last year’s Concacaf campaign, where they were eliminated in the quarterfinals. Facing Cavalier SC might present a lesser challenge for the team managed by Javier Mascherano, and with the advantage, there is the possibility that the Argentine may not play, leaving thousands of fans disappointed at not being able to see him.
For Jamaican football fans, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see one of the greatest players of all time in action, but we will have to wait and see if Messi returns to the pitch after three games without action.
