Lionel Messi has been at Inter Miami for nearly three years, but his impact has already earned him legendary status at the club.
Inter Miami is a week away from playing their first game at their new stadium in the MLS, the Nu Stadium. Inter Miami will play against Austin FC for its first game in its new stadium.
Today, Inter Miami announced the stadium will have a stand dedicated to Lionel Messi, which is called the 'Lionel Messi stand'.
Inter Miami announced this special stand that honors Lionel Messi with a club statement and a video on their social media pages.
Inter Miami: "Inter Miami CFis excited to announce Leo Messi stand, with our number 10 and captain set to become part of a rare and unique case in global sports: an athlete regularly playing at his home stadium with a stand named in his honor."
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Fans at the Lionel Messi Stand will have a different experience from other parts of the Nu Stadium for Inter Miami games.
What is the Lionel Messi Stand?
The Lionel Messi Stand at the Nu Stadium will be part of five sections in the 100 level and seven sections in the 200 level of the stadium.
Inter Miami's statement reveals that fans at the Lionel Messi stand will receive special gifts.
Inter Miami: "Spanning from sections 117-121 in the Lower Bowl and 217 - 223 in the Upper Bowl, the Leo Messi Stand is incorporated into Nu Stadium’s unified seating bowl, guaranteeing fans a unique experience with the best views of the action while enhancing crowd energy to create the best atmosphere in the league."
The statement continued and read, "Fans within the Leo Messi Stands will receive surprise and delight moments as part of the experience in this special and historic section."
