Whenever Lionel Messi takes the field, fans rise, cameras are held at the ready, and anticipation builds as the crowd await a chance to witness greatness.
With every Lionel Messi set piece came a wave of anticipation Friday night at Commanders Field. Thousands of fans rose from their feet, phones and cameras at the ready. A murmur crescendoed. Bulbs flashed.’ final tuneup before Copa América — the friendly in Landover, Md., was an exhibition of class as the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner notched two goals and an assist while playing the full 90 minutes.More than 51,000 were on hand Friday night, many sporting the blue and white of Argentina.
Messi fans flooded the parking lots hours before kickoff, donning the blue and white stripes of Argentina before taking in the 36-year-old forward’s first match in the D.C. area since he played forFriday's friendly was a tuneup for Copa América. Lucianna Zepeda De Leon poses for a portrait ahead of the international friendly football match between Guatemala and Argentina at Commanders Field.
“What makes me a Messi fan is just the inspiration that he has brought into the Argentine community and how it spreads around the world. He has been such a great influence, and I think he is an amazing role model for anybody.”Jeanette Evans poses for a portrait ahead of the international friendly football match between Guatemala and Argentina at Commanders Field.
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