Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union: Lionel Messi’s arrival in Major League Soccer has undoubtedly grabbed the United States by storm. The clamour to see the Argentine superstar outnumbers that of some NFL games. On Tuesday night, Messi’s Inter Miami will face the Philadelphia Union in the League Cup semifinals. According to TickPick, the average ticket price for the game is a whopping $609. That’s 78% higher than the average price paid on the site for the Eagles’ home opener against the Vikings on September 14 – $342.
In fact, the cheapest tickets for Tuesday’s game in Miami still cost up to $483. It is 1107 per cent more expensive than the Union’s next game’s ‘get-in’ charge ($40). According to TickPick, the Miami-Philly semifinal is the most expensive Union home game on record.
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Union coach Jim Curtin has already pleaded with his team’s fans not to sell their seats.
‘Please don’t sell your tickets, no matter how much money they’re offering for them.’ Curtin stated after the team’s 2-1 win over Liga MX team Querataro in the previous round.
According to TickPick, the most expensive purchase for the game thus far has been two seats in section 128 selling for $1,062 each – a total of $2,124.To catch the travelling caravan that has become Messi Mania, a premium has been levied.
Ticket fees for Leagues Cup matches have been as high as $600. They usually charge upwards of $300 just to be present.
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Leagues Cup is a competition between teams from Major League Soccer and Liga MX for one of three slots in the wider Concacaf Champions League. The winner will gain an automatic berth into the Round of 16.
The Concacaf Champions League is the entry point for a winning club to become the Concacaf representative. The Concacaf Champions League is the gateway for a club that wins to move on in the larger FIFA Club World Cup.
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