The Browns are internet hosting the world’s most well-known “footballer.”
Lionel Messi, who was named MVP of MLS in his first season with Inter Miami CF, is predicted to play in Cleveland on April 19 in opposition to the Columbus Crew within the Browns’ 67,000-seat stadium, Huntington Financial institution Area.
The Miami-Columbus matchup would be the first MLS regular-season recreation performed in Cleveland, which beforehand has hosted video games that includes the USA males’s and ladies’s groups.
Browns house owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam additionally personal the Crew and think about the possibility to carry the sport in Cleveland as a chance to broaden their fan base.
“At Huntington Financial institution Area, we are able to welcome considerably extra Crew followers, and it provides us a chance to interact with new followers in Northeast Ohio,” mentioned John Glessing, Haslam Sports activities Group’s chief of technique and growth.
Messi was named MVP this season regardless of lacking 15 of Inter Miami’s 34 regular-season matches due to accidents or obligations to Argentina’s nationwide squad. He scored 20 targets and assisted on 16.
Miami received the Supporters’ Protect because the workforce with the perfect regular-season factors whole — setting a brand new MLS report within the course of — however have been shockingly eradicated from the playoffs within the first spherical by Atlanta United FC.
