The crowd was packed with celebrities as they watched Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team take on LAFC at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. David Beckham was in attendance, offering support for the team he owns, while celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Stephen Curry were on the sidelines, watching one of the biggest matches in this season of US soccer.
Jenner looked like she was having a great time. In photos shared online via LAFC, Jenner cheered on her hometown of Los Angeles alongside various celebrities, including Becky G and Danny Ramirez.
For the occasion, Jenner wore a stunning brown leather jacket that she paired with some comfortable jeans. In an Instagram story, Jenner shared a photo of herself wearing a Los Angeles cap and an LAFC scarf, featuring the team's trademark black and gold colors.
While many expected Messi and his Inter Miami team to emerge victorious, the match was a tough one, with LAFC coming out on top, taking the game with a 1-0 lead.
More details about the game
Inter Miami and LAFC clashed on the first leg of their quarterfinal game at the Concacaf Champions Cup. The game was played this past Wednesday night and ended with LAFC's Nathan Ordaz delivering the winning goal in the 57th minute.
Messi returned from an injury last week and played the entire match against Los Angeles, showing that he's back in great form.
While he had 5 shot opportunities and aimed 2 straight at the goal, he was stopped by the LAFC's goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who joined LA last year after playing in Tottenham for over a decade.
He also won the World Cup in 2018 and was the runner-up in 2022. Lloris is one of the most recent signatures following Messi's departure from Europe and into the US, showing that the country has become a bigger option for them to play competitively.