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Lionel Messi Leads Inter Miami AgainstColumbus Crew in Cleveland's NFL Stadium

The unbeaten Eastern Conference leaders face off on April 19 at Huntington Bank Field, marking Messi's first-ever game in Cleveland with over 60,000 fans anticipated.

FILE - Huntington Bank Field, home of the Cleveland Browns, is pictured Feb. 5, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, file)
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Overview

  • Inter Miami and Columbus Crew, the last two unbeaten teams in MLS, will clash at 4:30 p.m. ET in Cleveland's Huntington Bank Field, which seats over 67,000.
  • The match is facilitated by shared ownership of the Crew and Cleveland Browns by Jimmy and Dee Haslam, enabling the neutral-site arrangement.
  • Columbus Crew's new $4.5 million signing, Daniel Gazdag, is expected to make his first start after debuting as a substitute last week.
  • The game will be streamed exclusively on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV+, reflecting the league's evolving digital media strategy.
  • The city of Cleveland has implemented Browns-style traffic and parking restrictions to accommodate the expected large crowd for Messi's first appearance in the city.