Lionel Messi to travel to Jamaica for CONCACAF clash against Cavalier

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi is set to travel to Jamaica as Inter Miami prepares for their Concacaf Champions Cup round-of-16 second-leg tie against Cavalier on Thursday.

However, head coach Javier Mascherano has remained tight-lipped about whether Messi will feature in the game.

Since joining Inter Miami on July 15, 2023, Messi has revitalized the club, leading them to their first-ever Leagues Cup title. His presence in the Concacaf Champions Cup has now created an electrifying buzz in Jamaica, where fans are eager to witness football history.

There were doubts as to whether the football star would make the trip to Kingston. But sources say that Messi has been in training for the last couple of days, including on Wednesday morning.

Inter Miami secured a 2-0 victory in the first leg on March 6 in Fort Lauderdale, with Cavalier SC now needing a dramatic comeback in the return fixture on March 13. The match was originally scheduled at the Cavalier’s usual 3,000-seat venue but was moved to Jamaica’s National Stadium—boasting a 35,000-capacity—to accommodate the overwhelming demand. Ticket prices range from $20 (presold bleachers) to $300 (platinum seats).