Lionel Messi’s debut match at Inter Miami v Cruz Azul: Live Stream, Where and How to watch

As the League Cup commences, fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the clash between Cruz Azul vs Inter Miami. The match is scheduled for July 20, Thursday, which is expected to be a spectacle, especially with the latest signing of football legend Lionel Messi. Reports say that there’s a possibility of Lionel Messi would make his first appearance in Inter Miami jersey.

Cruz Azul has had not that much of a fine start to their Liga MX campaign. As of the latest raking there are situated at the bottom of the league table losing all of the three fixtures. However, with their past succession history of winning the first edition of the Leagues Cup in 2019, they aim to move up the ladder.

Inter Miami is also currently performing poorly in their MLS Eastern Conference and is struggling at the bottom of the standing. They last won a game back in May and are ready to turn things around. The club’s new signings, Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets boost their chances of winning.

Inter Miami v Cruz Azul: Preview

The match, Inter Miami and Cruz Azul will be facing the highly anticipated clash in the opening of the League Cup’s 2023. The game is scheduled to be at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The match is going to commence at 05:30 AM IST. The game has garnered significant attention from big clubs and management in Europe, due to the involvement of Lionel Messi, The legendary Argentine forward. Football fans all over the globe awaited to witness his debut on US soil.

Lionel Messi’s joining has generated excitement both locally and globally. Other high-profile signings like Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, who is rumored to sign the deal this summer, have added value and growth to the football scenario in the United States. In the last season, they finished 12th position in the rankings. With the new summer’s signings, fans are expecting a thrilling comeback

Inter Miami will be following a (4-3-3) formation with the two-star signings Sergio Busquets and Lionel Messi in the midfield and in the front. On the other hand, Cruz Azul is going to kick off with the (4-2-3-1) formation with only forward D.Cambindo.

Inter Miami v Cruz Azul: Predicted Lineup

• Inter Miami’s predictable starting XI:

Callender,

Allen, Krycstov, Fray, Miller,

Arroyo, Sergio Busquets, Cremaschi,

Taylor, Martinez, and Lionel Messi.

• Cruz Azul’s predictable starting XI:

Gudino,

Huescas, Ditta, Salcedo, Rivero,

Castano, Lira, Rotondi,

Tabo, Moises, and Cambindo.

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Inter Miami v Cruz Azul: When and Where to Watch?

To access the live stream, you can subscribe to Apple TV+ and purchase the MLS Season Pass. The subscription will provide access to all MLS and Leagues Cup matches, including Messi’s debut, as well as MLS NEXT Pro games, replays & reviews in English and Spanish commentary. If you are outside of the USA, you can check if the service is available in your country by referring to Apple’s site.

The Tickets for the match were initially set at $1000 for the American fans to witness the iconic superstar baller. As per the latest updates, some VIP tickets have even touched $100,000 to get a special encounter with the legend.

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