NBC Los Angeles reported that fans had to spend up to $789 to own tickets to watch the match between LA Galaxy and Inter Miami. This match is part of the US Major League Soccer (MLS).
Before Messi arrived in the United States, tickets to watch the LA Galaxy were only $110. At the start of the season, tickets for the LA Galaxy vs. Inter Miami were the 15th best-selling match of all the 2023 season tickets. But Messi's presence has pushed the fever for tickets to the top.
Mr. Adam Budelli - spokesman for StubHub (a ticket exchange and resale company in the US) shared: " Since Messi arrived here, ticket sales of the clubs have doubled ."
" Messi attracts soccer fans all over the country, attracts fans to Inter Miami's away games, just like the big stars of the NFL and NBA ," Budelli added.
Messi ticket prices continue to set new milestones.
Previously, tickets to see Messi peaked at the New York Redbulls vs. Inter Miami match. Fans of this team had to spend 483 USD to watch the world's number one star in person.
NBC Los Angeles revealed Messi's impact on internet searches. According to Google Trends, the keywords "MLS", "Messi", "Inter Miami" increased by 322% since his debut in the league, reaching an all-time high.
Messi signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Inter Miami, with a salary of 50-60 million USD per year. In addition, this player received many accompanying benefits. Messi immediately made his mark when helping Inter Miami win the Leagues Cup. He scored in all 7 matches and won the Golden Boot.
Messi recently shone to help Inter Miami reach the US Open Cup final. Fans of this team hope that the Argentine star will help the team achieve better results in MLS. Currently, David Beckham's club is second to last.
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