Global soccer superstars like Ronaldinho, David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have visited Montreal in the past. Didier Drogba even played parts of two seasons in the city for the Impact. But their presence didn't match up to that of Lionel Messi. Cheers for the Argentine World Cup champion shook the foundations of Saputo Stadium Saturday night. Fan interest was so high it required the club to add extra levels of security around the venue, and it transformed $40 seats into viewpoints that cost
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