Major League Soccer, MLS, club St. Louis City SC has provided reasons for their decision to ban Lionel Messi jerseys from sections of the club’s CITYPARK stadium.
Speaking about the decision, the St. Louis-based team said that the decision was simply club policy.
St. Louis City SC said that after conversations with supporters, they had decided “to create a specific area for more vocal fans, where opposition jerseys, including Messi’s Inter Miami top, wouldn’t be allowed.”
However, attendees were allowed to wear the jersey in other sections, including the family-friendly areas.
Messi was recently unveiled as an Inter Miami player by the club, but the ceremony was somewhat affected by heavy storm and rain.
Messi is expected to make his Inter Miami debut on July 21 against Liga MX side Cruz Azul at the DRV PNK Stadium in the Leagues Cup.
