LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Lionel Messi’s entrance price make his Inter Miami debut exceeding six figures, he is once again the most in-demand ticket in town.
The official unveiling of the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner took place on Sunday at DRV PNK Stadium after a brief weather delay.
The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain great is gearing up to pursue the American dream, and the countdown to his much anticipated debut for new employers is well on.
On 21 July, 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 that game, and ticket prices are skyrocketing. Entry tickets for Friday’s game are currently listed on the reselling website Vivid Seats for $110,000.
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While demand for his MLS debut against Charlotte FC on 21 August is also steadily growing, with tickets for that game going for around $288, the average price for a ticket to the Cruzl Azul game is $487, which is roughly twice as much as it costs to watch Inter Miami in friendly action against Barcelona from last summer.
Since it was announced that Messi would be joining the David Beckham co-owned Florida team, ticket prices have increased by nearly 900%.
Messi’s presence is expected to generate significant revenue for MLS and the American game as a whole. His lucrative contract is partially funded by a revenue-share agreement with Apple and adidas.