When willl Lionel Messi join Inter Milan?
When Inter Miami executive owner Jorge Mas has reportedly announced that Argentine soccer sensation Lionel Messi will make his club debut on July 21. Mas said he briefed a small group of reporters on Monday about this highly anticipated development, as revealed by the Miami Herald. Messi’s opening game against Inter Miami will be at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where they will face Mexico’s Cruz Azul in the opening match of the League Cup. CNN also reached out to representatives of Inter Miami and Messi for comment, but did not receive a response at the time of this report.
Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas shared with the Miami Herald that the club has reached an agreement with Messi, the seven-time world player of the year. However, they are still working on finalizing the details. Messi, who is known for his exceptional skills and after leading Argentina to the World Cup last year, has confirmed his decision to play for a Major League Soccer (MLS) club. At the beginning of the month, in his interviews with the Spanish newspapers SPORT and Mundo Deportivo, he mentioned that although the agreement has not yet been fully concluded, he has decided to continue his football journey in Miami.
Regarding security measures, Mas assured reporters that extensive measures will be implemented to ensure the safety of Messi and the team. Minutes are prepared for both home and away matches, including safe transport and other security procedures. Mas referred to the successful handling of security when Messi previously visited the United States with the Argentina national team ahead of the World Cup.
Even before Messi made his official debut for Inter Miami, the club’s social media following grew significantly, indicating the huge excitement surrounding his arrival. In addition, ticket prices in the league have skyrocketed as fans eagerly await Messi’s first appearance at his new club.
According to resale website TickPick, ticket prices for Inter Miami matches rose by a staggering more than 1,000% within minutes of news of Messi’s possible move to the US. The cheapest ticket for Inter Miami’s League Cup match against Cruz Azul on July 21 jumped from $29 to $329 within 24 hours of the news, a 1,034% increase.
Lionel Messi’s debut at Inter Miami has reached fever pitch, and fans are excited to see what magic he will bring to MLS. The club’s popularity and attendance is poised for a major boost as Messi’s arrival promises to raise the profile of U.S. soccer.
