US EditionLionel Messi arrives in Bay Area as fans await his potential debut in California
- Lionel Messi arrived in the Bay Area ahead of Inter Miami’s match against the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday at PayPal Park, kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
- Messi's arrival follows a period of intense fan interest, with streets closed and crowds at Santana Row, although his participation in the game remains uncertain.
- Inter Miami is struggling with form, having lost four of their last five games and conceding 14 goals, prompting coach Javier Mascherano to address defensive errors.
- Tickets for the game start at $530, higher than some major sports playoff prices, and an estimated crowd of 15,000 is expected amid high local excitement.
- The event highlights significant attention on soccer in San Jose as the city prepares for major upcoming sports events, with Messi’s presence seen as a catalyst for local interest.
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Messi mania has officially hit the Bay Area. On Wednesday, Inter Miami FC faces off against the San Jose Earthquakes and tickets have skyrocketed to $530, with the possibility of watching Messi play. “This is going to be one of the biggest sporting events we’ve had here in San Jose. It’s a real pleasure to have Messi come. He’s the greatest of all time. And it’s an important game. It’s an important game for the Earthquakes. It’s an important gam…
Exclusive: MLS commissioner Garber talks Messi, Apple TV deal and John Fisher
SAN JOSE — Don Garber’s clout as MLS commissioner obviously allows but doesn’t require him to attend every game Lionel Messi plays. Sure, he has made it to marquee ones “to check out the energy” at season openers, playoff tilts, and those games Inter Miami has played with the magical Messi at larger venues. When PayPal Park’s 18,000-seat capacity gets maxed out Wednesday night for the first sight of Messi visiting the San Jose Earthquakes, Garbe…
Messi and Inter Miami are in the Bay Area. Here's what to know about their match against the Quakes
International soccer star Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami CF team are in the Bay Area to play the San Jose Earthquakes in a match on Wednesday that is expected to bring big crowds out to the Earthquakes' PayPal Park.
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San Jose Earthquakes play Inter Miami after shutout win
Inter Miami CF (6-2-3, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Jose Earthquakes (5-6-1, eighth in the Western Conference)
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