Soccer Great Lionel Messi Plays in NJ Saturday

Soccer legend Lionel Messi will play at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey on Saturday in a sold-out match against Inter Miami that will also be broadcast on the Times Square Jumbotron.

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Aug 23, 2023, 5:05 PM

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Updated 678 days ago

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Legendary soccer player Lionel Messi comes to Red Bull Arena this Saturday for a match against Inter Miami.

Crews are working to get the grounds in tip-top shape, upping security and doing last-minute run-throughs to ensure the event goes smoothly.

The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. While tickets are sold out, the game will be aired on the Times Square Jumbotron for a unique viewing experience.

Performances are also planned from hip hop artists DMC and Naughty by Nature.

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