Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, has received a call to “stand in solidarity” with Los Angeles locals during their upcoming visit to LAFC, reported by goal.com. As the Florida-based MLS team gears up for their clash in the City of Angels, the workers at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica have been on strike since Wednesday, protesting against the high cost of housing and advocating for improved wages.

In light of this ongoing labor strike, Unite Here Local 11, the hospitality workers' union, has issued a statement inviting Messi and his teammates to support their cause by refraining from staying at the Fairmont Miramar. The workers at the hotel include housekeepers, cooks, bellmen, and servers who have been actively participating in the labor strike.

Inter Miami is currently in a crucial stage of their MLS campaign and requires every point they can secure to secure a place in the playoffs. As such, distractions and disruptions are far from ideal for the team.

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The arrival of Lionel Messi to Los Angeles has generated significant excitement among football fans in the area, resulting in ticket prices for the Inter Miami vs. LAFC game skyrocketing. Tickets are currently being sold for a range of $834 to $17,000 as fans clamor for an opportunity to witness Messi, a seven-time Ballon d'Or winner and one of the greatest footballers of all time, in action.

Lionel Messi, along with his Inter Miami teammates, will have to navigate these external factors as they prepare for their upcoming fixture against LAFC. While their primary focus remains on the pitch, the call to stand in solidarity with the local workers adds a unique layer of significance to their visit to Los Angeles.

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