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Leo Messi is changing the United States: new record at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium
Mar 08 2026 13:11 · By RYAN MITCHELL · 61 Reads
I t is well known that wherever Lionel Messi goes, thousands of fans will follow him. The Argentine's arrival in MLS not only caught the attention of fans around the world to turn on the TV and watch Inter Miami's matches, but also that of Americans who are willing to pay whatever it takes to see the former Barcelona player on the field at any stadium.
Recently, Inter Miami won away to D.C. United , where Messi scored the winning goal and the home team broke an attendance record at the stadium , which went around the world, as it explains the Messi phenomenon that was generated in the United States.
D.C. United breaks attendance record thanks to Leo Messi
The match against D.C. United was played at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium and no fewer than 72,026 people turned up, a record number that demonstrates what Lionel Messi is capable of generating so that fans from all over the world want to go and watch him play.
The last time D.C. United had so many people in the stadium was when they won the MLS Cup in 1997. On that occasion there were 57,000 spectators , which shows that Messi is capable of attracting more people than a title decider.
Although the home team did not win the match, the fans were not at all upset, as they were able to see Messi and the Inter Miami stars live, something that has an impact throughout MLS and shows that Beckham's team was not wrong with the signing.
Messi's great goal against D.C. United
The more than 70,000 people who went to the stadium in Baltimore not only enjoyed watching Messi, but also saw him score a great goal that quickly settled the match.
When Inter Miami was winning two to nil, Messi received a great pass on the left flank and when the goalkeeper went to press him, the Argentine delicately lifted the ball over him and scored a real goal that meant the two nil of the match.
At 38 years of age, Messi is still thriving in MLS and achieving great records. With the World Cup getting closer and closer, Leo shows that he is more relevant than ever and that he always wants to go for more.