Lionel Messi scored his ninth goal in six matches to help Inter Miami to a 4-1 semifinals victory over Philadelphia Union on Tuesday.
"Make sure y'all show love to the in our city tonight but let's first get this dub #DOOP #Philly," he wrote on social media.
Inter Miami already played in Chester before Messi had signed, leaving Union officials to study the Leagues Cup field like an NCAA Tournament bracket once it was announced. "You try not to, but of course we were like, if we do this, and they do this," Sugarman said, laughing."We hope we're playing in front of a worldwide audience tonight. It's a chance for the Philadelphia Union to put on the best show we can against one of the best teams and best players."
Led by the rabid supporters group called"Sons of Ben," the Messi game sold out in less than 10 minutes and the price exploded this week on the secondary market. River End seats that normally go for $43 spiked to more than a grand, and the average price of $556 was the highest in Union history. An hour or so before the game, tickets in the lower level were still going for $450 and up.to the World Cup title last year and has essentially become a one-man 1992 Dream Team.
Angel Pagan and her family, of Vineland, New Jersey, all wore Messi shirts — even though they are Union season-ticket holders. They love Messi so much, their youngest son is named Lionel in his honor. She upgraded her tickets for the game to sit closer to the field and said only they were"very, very expensive.
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