Sat Apr 19 21:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Cremaschi’s Diving Header Secures Inter Miami Victory in Record-Breaking Crowd

**CLEVELAND, OH** – Benjamin Cremaschi’s stunning diving header secured a 1-0 victory for Inter Miami CF over the Columbus Crew on Saturday in front of a record-breaking crowd of 60,614 at Cleveland’s FirstEnergy Stadium. The match, relocated from Columbus due to the immense popularity of Lionel Messi, shattered the single-game attendance record for a Crew home game and set a new benchmark for the largest non-NFL event in the stadium’s history.

Cremaschi’s 30th-minute goal, his first of the season, broke a scoreless deadlock. Midfielder Marcelo Weigandt delivered a pinpoint cross, and despite tight marking by Malte Amundsen, the young midfielder leaped to connect with a powerful header that beat goalkeeper Patrick Schulte. The goal, scored in front of the Crew’s dedicated supporters in the Dawg Pound section, was the first scored by a Miami player other than Messi in 277 minutes.

Oscar Ustari ensured the victory, making three crucial diving saves in the second half to preserve the clean sheet. While Messi had a near miss late in the first half, he appeared to be managing a minor issue towards the end of the game, although coach Javier Mascherano stated he wasn’t aware of any significant problem. Fellow forward Luis Suárez was substituted midway through the second half with an eye towards Thursday’s Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal against the Vancouver Whitecaps.

The massive crowd included notable attendees such as Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson, center Tristan Thompson, and Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, highlighting the widespread appeal of Messi and Inter Miami. The game marked the second time this season, and ninth since Messi joined MLS, that Inter Miami played before a crowd exceeding 60,000 on the road. “He’s the greatest player to play the sport,” Cremaschi said of Messi’s impact, “That’s why he attracts so many people…sometimes we feel at home.”

Inter Miami’s victory improves their record to 5-0-3, while Columbus falls to 5-1-3. The game was a testament to Messi’s global influence and Inter Miami’s growing success.

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