Inter Miami secured a significant 3-1 victory against LAFC on a memorable Sunday, underlining their determination to stage a late-season charge towards the MLS Cup playoffs.
However, it wasn’t just the win that took the spotlight that day.
What truly stole the show was the fact that the match marked Lionel Messi‘s debut in Los Angeles since his move to Inter Miami in MLS. This monumental occasion attracted a galaxy of Hollywood stars to the stadium, making it one of the most anticipated spectacles in American sports this year.
The list of noteworthy attendees read like a who’s who of Hollywood and beyond. Among those either spotted in the crowd or expected to be in attendance were Selena Gomez, Leonardo DiCaprio, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Tyga, Gerard Butler, Tom Holland, LeBron James, Toby McGuire, Nas, Owen Wilson, and many more. Their presence added an extra layer of glamour and excitement to an already historic sporting event.
Herculez Gomez, a prominent figure from ESPN Deportes, generously provided a list of the “notable attendees” at the event.
Carlos Vela doesn’t care about this list .. 🥲 #Messi𓃵 #CharlieCandle #LAFC #InterMiamiCF pic.twitter.com/MGHQ0M92YZ
— herculez gomez (@herculezg) September 4, 2023
In the crowd, eagle-eyed observers spotted Gomez and Tyga, and cameras captured their reactions when Messi’s goal was denied by a fantastic save from LAFC.
Selena Gomez was all of us watching John McCarthy deny Messi! 😱 https://t.co/A3a564uUSB pic.twitter.com/7likNsWPJD
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 4, 2023
DiCaprio was spotted munching a refreshing snack.
Leo watching Leo 🤩
Leonardo DiCaprio in LA to watch Messi and #InterMiamiCF take on #LAFC pic.twitter.com/XOUTKBwLPR
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 4, 2023
Prince Harry was photographed without Meghan Markle.
Will Ferrell, a member of LAFC’s ownership group, proudly displayed his championship ring for the MLS cameras.
Mario Lopez was in attendance to show his support for LAFC.
Naturally, David Beckham, a key figure in the Inter Miami ownership group and a driving force behind Messi’s arrival in the United States, was spotted on the sidelines.
And the list of notable attendees just continued to grow for this monumental event in American sports.
That typical star-studded treatment in Los Angeles last night. 👌🤩
📷: @LAFC pic.twitter.com/DG5UjCGvMO
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 4, 2023
