Inter Miami CF announced the 'Leo Messi Stand' in their new 26,700-seat Nu Stadium at Miami Freedom Park, opening in April 2026.
Club officials described it as a rare honor for an active player, celebrating Messi's impact since joining in mid-2023, including the 2023 Leagues Cup win and record crowds.
Fans celebrated the reveal video tracing his career, though some critics called it excessive and Newell's Old Boys pointed to their own earlier Messi stand.
🚨🏟️ Inter Miami announce they present Leo Messi Stand into their new Nu Stadium.
“Messi is set to become part of a rare and unique case in global sports: an athlete regularly playing at his home stadium with a stand named in his honor”, Inter Miami statement says.
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