Fans go crazy for Messi in Canada, Jordi Alba returns to give wings to Inter Miami

This is the first time Messi has come to Canada, as the 36-year-old Argentinean player is about to play Inter Miami against CF Montreal at Saputo Stadium at 6:30 a.m. on May 12 in the MLS tournament.

Messi's charisma drives fans in Canada and CF Montreal crazy

The attraction of the match because of Messi's presence has caused ticket prices to skyrocket and become the most expensive in the past 15 years, according to the Miami Herald (USA) on May 10. "The average ticket price has increased to 465 USD/ticket (more than 11.8 million VND), while the lowest ticket price is also up to 246 USD/ticket (more than 6.2 million VND). This is a record increase of up to 1,268%, compared to the average price of only 34 USD (about 865,000 VND) when the two teams met in February 2023, when Messi had not yet joined the MLS", the Miami Herald shared.

"This became even more exciting when Messi had just arrived in Canada and hundreds of fans waited for hours to meet their idol, when he and Inter Miami Club arrived at the hotel in Montreal. Never before have fans in Canada been so crazy about football," the MLS homepage wrote on the social network account X (old Twitter) on May 11, along with a video of hundreds of Canadian fans waiting for Messi in front of the hotel.

"Their wait was rewarded, as Messi and Suarez, along with other famous Inter Miami teammates, all arrived in Montreal. Among them, defender Jordi Alba returned, promising to bring another eye-catching match to American and Canadian fans," the MLS website said.

Messi was welcomed by hundreds of Canadian fans, CF Montreal had to increase security for the famous Argentine player and Inter Miami

MLS homepage live broadcasts Messi's presence in Canada

Inter Miami are on a four-game winning streak in MLS, unbeaten in their last six games (the other two were draws), topping the Eastern Conference standings with 24 points from 12 games.

Strikers Messi and Suarez are leading the list of top scorers with 10 goals each. In total, after 11 matches, both players have scored 24 goals and had 18 assists for Inter Miami so far. Of which, Messi scored 12 goals and 11 assists, while Suarez scored 12 goals and 7 assists.

On the other hand, CF Montreal has not won in its last 3 MLS matches with 2 draws and 1 loss. The Canadian team is currently ranked 11th in the Eastern Conference standings with 12 points after 10 matches.

Therefore, with stable form and the return of Jordi Alba, Messi and his teammates at Inter Miami have high hopes of continuing their winning streak to further consolidate their position at the top of the table.

For Messi, his efforts to help Inter Miami have the best position and leave all opponents far behind in the MLS, will help him feel more confident to return to the Argentina national team to participate in Copa America in nearly a month (from June).

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