"Up to 80,000 spectators in Lima, Peru are expected to be at the Estadio Monumental to welcome Messi and his teammates. This is the first stop on Inter Miami's Americas Tour, with a match against Universitario at 8 AM on January 30th (Vietnam time). This shows a huge difference compared to the recent match where Messi had a tense confrontation with Mexican fans against Club America in Las Vegas," the Miami Herald stated.
Messi continues to create a sensation among fans across Latin America.
Messi was repeatedly taunted by Mexican fans who supported Club America, which angered him. After scoring, he responded by making a "three-finger" gesture and 0, as if to say, "I, Argentina, have three World Cup titles, and you are nothing." Messi's allusion also represented the number of times Argentina had beaten Mexico in the last three World Cups, according to the Miami Herald .
"I think that across Latin America, perhaps out of bitterness or something else, the only place that doesn't like seeing Messi is Mexico," said Inter Miami midfielder Federico Redondo. He added: "In Peru, things would be very different, because the fans there are huge Messi fans and they are hoping for the ultimate thing: to see this star play and showcase the best football in the world ."
Meanwhile, defender Noah Allen expressed: "We're used to seeing fans everywhere waiting for Messi. It will definitely be the same when we fly to Lima, Peru. It's fantastic. We're grateful for it and try to embrace it."
There are a lot of fans who come to watch every match, especially in countries like this. We might get bothered by fans when we arrive at the hotel, but instead of seeing it as a negative thing, we try to see it as a positive thing. They not only get to see Messi, but they also get to see our entire team."
Messi during the Inter Miami vs. Club America match in Las Vegas on January 19th.
According to Noah Allen, the 20-year-old center-back who already holds a regular starting position in Inter Miami's first team for the 2025 season: "I'm looking forward to the tour in Peru being absolutely crazy. The atmosphere around the stadium is amazing. Thousands of fans at the hotel. And the incredible opportunity to play in front of over 80,000 spectators in the stadium."
After the match in Peru, Messi and his teammates will return to Miami to continue training. At the end of the week, they will fly to Panama City (Panama) to prepare for their match against Sporting San Miguelito (at 5 AM on February 3rd). Following that, they will follow the same route for their match against Olimpia in Honduras (8 AM, February 9th).
Inter Miami will conclude their tour with a match against Orlando City SC at Raymond James Stadium, with a record-breaking attendance of around 74,000 spectators on February 15, according to the Miami Herald .
Inter Miami currently has its best squad available for the tour, with new signings like Tadeo Allende and Telasco Segovia awaiting their US work visas. Additionally, Uruguayan defender Maxi Falcon, currently playing for Colo Colo, is close to finalizing an agreement to join Inter Miami in the coming days, according to the Miami Herald .
American media also reported that the appeal of Inter Miami's Americas Tour is heating up, thanks to the fact that the quartet of Messi, Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba are in top form and are almost certain to be used by coach Javier Mascherano in the matches.
Therefore, it caused a huge stir among fans. This was completely different from a year earlier during the extended Asian tour, when fans had no idea when Messi would be playing, which had caused much controversy.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/cdv-peru-len-con-sot-khi-messi-sap-den-185250128101656479.htm
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