“Messi mania” extends beyond the field, too.
“I come here with the same desire to compete, desire to win and help the club to continue to grow,” he told a packed stadium. In an unveiling event Sunday, Messi said he’s “very excited” to be in Miami. His deal includes an option for part-ownership of the club and a cut of the revenue from new subscribers to Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass streaming service, according to multiple reports. Messi, 36, is one of the most decorated athletes ever, winning the prestigious Ballon d’Or award seven times and was part of the World Cup winning Argentinian side last year. Ticket prices overall for Inter Miami, currently dead last in the standings, have also jumped about 700% since then. Prices for Messi’s MLS debut on August 20 against Charlotte are averaging $288, according to Vivid Seats, surging nearly 900% since early June when speculation began that Messi was coming to the US.
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