Soccer superstar Lionel Messi is gearing up to make his Foxboro debut when he and Inter Miami hit the pitch at Gillette Stadium to take on the New England Revolution come April 27, 2024—a Saturday night clash you won't want to miss. Having turned heads and defenses in spades over a stellar career, the former FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain ace is stirring up buzz out east, promising a sports spectacle reminiscent of a rockstar tour stop.
As the CBS News Boston report lays down, Messi's arrival is the cherry atop the Revs' 2024 season home game sundae, but it’s not just about one night; with 34 games ahead, the schedule is packed, like New England's road opener against D.C. United on February 24, and then they're hosting Toronto FC on Sunday, March 3, a notable Champions Cup match is also on the docket for February 29. It’s a season studded with must-see matchups including the Supporters' Shield winners FC Cincinnati visiting on March 17 and a face-off against the reigning MLS champs Columbus Crew SC on June 29.
New England Revolution fans have been thirsting for a taste of international soccer flair, and with Messi’s move to stateside play last June, anticipation has been building. According to Boston25 News, the Argentinian legend, who boasts an enviable 497 career goals, has only made six appearances for Inter Miami thus far, with four starts, signaling an appetizer for what's to come next season.
With ticket sales opening to the public on February 13, 2024, fans are primed for a frenzy, snapping up seats to witness the 36-year-old maestro working his magic—a draw that could surpass even Gillette Stadium’s usual sell-out shows. The New England Revolution is banking on the Messi effect to sprinkle stardust on their fifth-place finish previously. And with freshly minted coach Caleb Porter, who has previously steered both Portland and Columbus to MLS glory, at the helm, hopes for the Revs riding high into the season they go.
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