''Messi's First Game at Yankee Stadium Expected to Sell Out as Inter Miami Faces NYCFC''

New York City vs Inter Miami Lineups and Starting 11s as Messi visits Yankee Stadium

Lionel Messi is set to make his debut at Yankee Stadium this Saturday, and fans are excited. The historic baseball venue, which has been turned into a soccer field, is expected to be packed when Messi’s Inter Miami team faces off against New York City FC (NYCFC). With Messi leading Inter Miami, the club is pushing for the MLS Supporters' Shield, awarded to the best regular season team.

Earlier this week, a massive crowd of 67,795 fans filled Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to see Messi and Luis Suárez in action during a 2-2 draw against Atlanta United. Messi, who came off the bench in that game, is expected to start on Saturday in New York alongside Suárez. Inter Miami needs just 11 points from their last five matches to set an MLS single-season points record.

Meanwhile, NYCFC is struggling, having gone winless in their last eight matches. Their recent 5-1 loss to Philadelphia was their worst home defeat since 2016. Facing Messi for the first time in an official match adds another challenge for NYCFC, who currently sit lower in the Eastern Conference standings.

Both teams will be fielding strong lineups. For Inter Miami, Messi and Suárez will be leading the attack, while NYCFC’s 37-year-old veteran Maxi Moralez will aim to match wits with Messi. This match marks a crucial moment for both clubs as they near the end of the regular season.

    Inter Miami Lineup vs New York City.The Herons start with Messi, Alba and Suarez at Yankee Stadium.