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MONTERREY — Mexico Lionel Messi goes, chaos follows. Fans camp out in front of hotels, waiting for the Argentinean forward for long hours. Meanwhile, reporters set up camera feeds to show his every move to viewers at home.
The same was true when Inter Miami CF The United States team played their first match in Mexico outside the United States or Canada on Tuesday. Concacaf Champions Cup Second-leg quarterfinals tie against Monterrey. Although the match ended with a Miami loss (3-1 on aggregate) as well as a quarterfinal defeat at the hands the five-time champs, this spectacle will remain in memory for years to come.
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After the first leg of the match at Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale in Florida, Monterrey fans and clubs were expected to clash. Had won 2-1. Fans of the club called Rayados The MLS was unable to sell enough tickets, so “The Striped-Ones”, or the Striped-Ones as they are known in Miami, took over Miami Stadium. Messi and GerardoMartino complained to the referee about some calls at full time. This led to a riot. RayadosStaff will retaliate. “Both [Messi and Martino] Nico Sanchez, assistant coach of Monterrey Monterrey said: “You were not in line.” Voice note leaked. They would send us to hell if we did that.
ESPN reported that a source told them Messi was injured in the hamstring. Angrily Approached Monterrey’s locker room. Monterrey then filed a formal complaint with Concacaf against Miami The fine was “an amount that cannot be disclosed for the lack of security at their stadium.”
It was a feud that sparked rivalry unlike anything anyone had ever seen before. Local television broadcast footage from the plane’s flight in mid-air on the morning news, just before the arrival of Inter Miami. The reporters covered the various airport exits in Monterrey, General Mariano Escobedo International Airport to get the best shot of Messi arriving. To accommodate security, sections of Diego Rivera Avenue leading up to team’s Quinta Real hotel were completely closed. Bus schedules and traffic flow was also affected. It was hard to get to the front of the hotel. To enter, security required proof of a reservation.
Over 150 fans gathered behind the rails of a hotel across the street to stand in the heat on a day with 97 degrees.
Monterreys’ media manager confirmed an increase in security staff of 1,400, up 800 from a typical game.
There were many people who waved to the Inter Miami coach as it entered the hotel. But there were also a few that slapped the players with their hands. One child held a sign reading “Without Help, Messi” referring to the notion that referees prefer Inter Miami. One child carried a sign that read “Without help, Messi” referring to the idea that referees give Inter Miami preferential treatment. World Cup A trophy replaces the “I” in Mafia, and there is a Messi picture at the end.
¡Final del Partido!@Rayados derrotó a Miami en casa y obtiene el pase a las semifinales de #ConcaChampions. pic.twitter.com/RONasN4Zqk
— Concacaf Champions Cup (@TheChampions) The 11th of April, 2024
Fernando Ortiz was the driving force behind the increased tensions inside Estadio BBVA. He said, “We are Monterrey. We are home,” at the Tuesday pre-match press conference. Let Messi worry about us.
Before Wednesday’s match, Rayados As soon as the gates opened at 6 p.m., jerseys filled the stadium and Ortiz’s words became true. Fans were waving flags in blue and white, while chants echoed throughout the BBVA.A la bio, a la bao, a la bim bom ba, Monterrey, Monterrey, ra ra ra …” repeating on repeat
The cheers were deafening once the team anthem was played. A loud “Monterrey, arriba MonterreyThe sound of “” in perfect harmony could be heard. A Game of Thrones themed tifo and light show entertained. A stadium mural was next.
After the announcer announced the visitors’ starting line-up, the fans turned their focus to the players, booing each one, with the volume increasing as the names of Messi were read. The Argentine was drowned in cheers.
The Herons did not receive any positive feedback or comfort from the Messi signage that was placed around the stadium for the first time after Messi arrived. Fans continued to boo Monterrey players every time Messi touched the ball. The stadium would increase the volume when Messi missed his shot.
One person seated on the left side of the press room shouted “Break Messi” while another said: “Get him the ball. He can’t handle it.”
Moments before, the first silence in the stadium was heard. Brandon Vázquez Monterrey was in the lead when they scored their first goal on the night, 31 minutes into the game. As the players unfolded, the cheers subsided. They erupted into an avalanche of excitement when the ball was in the net.
“Monterrey, Monterrey, Monterrey!” Then the booing came back, just as it should.
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— Rayados English (@WeAreRayados) The 11th of April, 2024
The second goal, which came on 58 minute gave Monterrey fans more reason to celebrate. It also provided them with confidence and relief that it was their night. Germán BerterameA goal by the team lifted all the fans from their chairs and sent them waving thousands of flags into the air. A collective “Ole Ole Ole!” Soon, a collective “Ole, Ole!
After being fouled a few steps from the penalty area, Messi had the opportunity to score – he took the free kick perfectly. As soon as Messi placed the ball on the ground, taunting and chants “Messi no puede” (“Messi can not”).
Jesús Gallardo Monterrey scored a third in the final six minutes of play to secure victory. Diego Gómez The U.S. Team received some relief on the 85th minute. A brave Inter Miami fan stood in Section 138 to celebrate his goal, lifting Inter Miami’s black and pink scarf. He was quickly greeted with several shouts of “Sit down already”.
Inter Miami said: “To be honest, we were prepared.” Julian Gressel “Said after the match. The atmosphere was beautiful, the stadium is great, and there were many great fans. It’s a pretty good team. These are the games you look forward to. You want to compete with the very best.
Unfortunately, it did not go as we had hoped. You expect this from an away game. This is not the case every single time. You only get cheered in certain stadiums, and Leo’s the star. However, tonight’s result was nothing we hadn’t expected. The result was disappointing, but the atmosphere created by Monterrey is to be commended.
The MLS’s darlings were unable to cope with the pressure on the pitch and in the stands. Miami has been eliminated from quarterfinals after a 5-2 overall score. Monterrey, on the other hand, is through to the semifinals thanks to one of Concacaf’s most loyal fanbases.
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