Lionel Messi set to make his Inter Miami debut in Leagues Cup opener against Cruz Azul

Messi set to make Inter Miami debut Friday against Cruz Azul

Messi is expected to play Friday night when Inter Miami takes on Cruz Azul in a Leagues Cup match at his new home stadium. Team officials say all tickets — about 21,000, in a newly expanded stadium — have been sold, though thousands were available for resale on secondary markets Friday morning.

He was introduced to his new home fans on Sunday and officially trained for the first time as a member of the club Tuesday. But Inter Miami and MLS found a way to land the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner in Messi, setting the stage for an unprecedented era for the club that has largely sputtered during its first four seasons.

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