Sun Oct 06 00:07:43 UTC 2024: ## Messi Arrives in Toronto, Fans Hope for a Glimpse of Soccer Great

**Toronto, Canada** – Soccer superstar Lionel Messi has landed in Toronto ahead of Inter Miami’s match against Toronto FC this Saturday. Fans are eager to see the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner in action, with tickets for the game selling at a premium.

Messi’s appearance in Toronto will be his first in the city since joining Inter Miami last year. His visit comes amidst a busy schedule for both domestic and international soccer. The Argentine star is expected to play for his national team in FIFA World Cup qualifying matches on October 10 and 15, before returning to the United States for Miami’s final regular season game against New England on October 19.

Miami currently sits in first place in the Eastern Conference and has a chance to break New England’s 2021 record for most points in a regular season with victories against Toronto and New England. The team recently celebrated winning the Supporters’ Shield, awarded to the top regular-season team in MLS.

Despite the excitement surrounding Messi’s arrival, some fans in Canada remain wary after missing out on seeing him play in Vancouver earlier this year. Inter Miami’s decision to pull Messi and other star players from the match sparked controversy and even led to a proposed class-action lawsuit against the Whitecaps and MLS.

While it’s still unclear if Messi will start or come on as a substitute in Toronto, Inter Miami has shared photos of him and his teammates arriving in the city.

The match is scheduled for 4 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, and fans in Toronto are hoping for a chance to witness the magic of one of soccer’s greatest-ever players.

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