Messi Datang, Para Rival Inter Miami Ikut Ketiban Cuan!

01.08.2023 - 10:45 sport.detik.com

Kedatangan Lionel Messi ke Amerika Serikat tak hanya memberi pengaruh pada Inter Miami. Klub-klub lain di Major League Soccer (MLS) pun ikut ketiban durian runtuh.

Sejak Messi datang, keterisian kursi di DRV PNK Stadium selalu di atas 90 persen. Laga debutnya melawan Cruz Azul bahkan mencatat rekor penonton dalam sejarah Miami, yakni 20.512 penonton.

Namun bukan hanya suporter tuan rumah yang menantikan penampilan La Pulga. Para rival Miami pun juga sama antusiasnya. Tak percaya?

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