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Ben Steiner

LAFC, Inter Miami Smash Records in MLS Opener As Son, Messi Face Off

Hollywood knows its stars, and that was clear on Saturday night as a historic crowd of 75,673 fans flocked to catch Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min, Denis Bouanga, Rodrigo De Paul and many other stars in LAFC’s 3–0 season-opening win over Inter Miami.

Instead of hosting the marquee match at BMO Stadium, LAFC’s usual home, the club moved the game to the famous Los Angeles Coliseum, which served as the primary venue for the 1932 and 1984 Olympic Games and will host the LA 2028 Olympics as well.

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