CLEVELAND — If you're not following the world of soccer, you'd be forgiven for being a tad confused while in downtown Cleveland Saturday.

What with the many Columbus Crew themed flags, signs and large crowds that come with a game against a team containing Argentine superstar Lionel Messi. 

The Columbus Crew will be taking on Inter Miami and Messi at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. While the Crew will be in their home state, the match won't be on their home pitch, but rather a couple hours north in Cleveland at Huntington Bank Stadium, a decision not without controversy.

But that hasn't stopped soccer fans from making their way north the The Land to catch the match.

Here are some photos from Saturday afternoon: