Soccer superstar leads Inter Miami into Cleveland against Columbus

Messi, Inter Miami see off determined Crew, with Cleveland the benefactor

Mother Nature was not kind to prematch festivities April 19 for the Crew’s “home” match two hours north on Interstate 71 at Huntington Bank Field, a Major League Soccer headliner of the highest order against fellow unbeaten side Inter Miami. Perhaps another force with otherworldly power didn’t have the time to sort out that part. But the fact that force was in Northeast Ohio at all proved to be a celebration of sorts for those who never could ha…

Crew expect record crowd for Messi in Cleveland

Columbus Crew is expecting a record crowd when it hosts Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, after moving the game to Cleveland.

Soccer mega-star Lionel Messi to take the pitch in Cleveland as Columbus Crew faces Inter Miami at Huntington Bank Field

CLEVELAND (WJW) -- Huntington Bank Field has seen its fair share of big moments, but nothing quite like this. On Saturday, global soccer icon Lionel Messi will take the pitch in Cleveland for the first time ever, as Inter Miami faces off against the Columbus Crew in a massive early-season MLS showdown. For fans, this is more than just a game -- it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. $100M Walgreens settlement: How to file a claim before Thur…

By JOE REEDY CLEVELAND (AP) — Lionel Messi has played in a variety of unique environments as one of the world’s greatest soccer players. Add another one Saturday when the Argentine star visits the Dawg Pound. Instead of Cleveland Browns fans barking at opponents from the stands in the east end zone, Crew supporters will fill the space Saturday when Columbus hosts Inter Miami. The Crew has had the option of holding a game in Cleveland since the H…

Messi meets the Dawg Pound: Soccer superstar leads Inter Miami into Cleveland against Columbus

CLEVELAND (AP) — Lionel Messi has played in his share of unique environments as one of the top soccer players in the world.

Soccer superstar leads Inter Miami into Cleveland against Columbus

The Crew has had the option of holding a match in Cleveland since the Haslam Sports Group took over the franchise in 2019.