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Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami. (InterMiami/Twitter)
Lionel Messi’s transfer to Inter Miami in 2023 has become the talk of the town. The Argentine world cup winner arrived in Miami amidst much fanfare and was unveiled in a glittering ceremony on Monday.
The signing of Messi Miami was a major coup for the club, and it has already had a significant impact on its growth.
One notable and eye-catching change was Inter Miami’s social media following, which almost quadrupled after the announcement of Messi’s arrival, and their merchandise sales also shot up dramatically.
USA Today published a report which revealed how Inter Miami’s followers went up from 1 million to 4.5 million after Messi’s move.
The club has also seen a surge in ticket sales, and they are now on the way to becoming one of the most popular teams in MLS.
Data from online marketplace TickPick revealed that Inter Miami’s ticket prices kept rising since the news of Messi’s move to MLS. For example, the lowest ticket price before the Messi announcement was $29. But as soon as it was clear that Messi was on his way to America, the cheapest ticket available was reportedly for $544. (READ MORE)