The most sought-after ticket in town is Lionel Messi once more. The price to see his Inter Miami debut has gone over the six-figure threshold. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was introduced by the MLS team, which David Beckham shares ownership with, at the DRV PNK Stadium on Sunday night.
After a brief weather delay, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was formally introduced on Sunday at DRV PNK Stadium. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain great is getting ready to pursue the American dream, and the clock is ticking down to his eagerly anticipated debut for new employers.
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However, since his arrival, the cost of Inter Miami tickets has skyrocketed.
On July 21, Messi will make his debut for Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup opener against Cruz Azul of Mexico. There is a huge demand to attend the game, and ticket prices are skyrocketing. Entry tickets for Friday’s game are currently listed on the resale website Vivid Seats for $110,000.
The typical cost of a Cruzl Azul game ticket is $487. It costs roughly twice as much to watch Inter Miami play Barcelona in a friendly match last summer. The demand for tickets for his MLS debut on August 21 versus Charlotte FC is also increasing quickly, with prices for those seats hovering around $288.
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Since news of Messi’s joining the David Beckham-owned Florida-based team broke, ticket costs have increased by about 900%. Messi’s arrival is expected to bring in a sizable sum of money for MLS and the American game overall. A revenue-sharing arrangement with Apple and adidas is helping to pay for a portion of his hefty contract.
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