The Messi effect is already contaminating MLS, according to several local media, ticket prices to attend the Pulga games with Inter Miami have already soared a few hours after the announcement of the Argentine star. In the United States and more particularly in Miami, football will change dimension and even become more expensive than the NBA. For example, if you want to attend the first theoretical game of the seven-time Ballon d'Or next July you will pay more than for the NBA finals.
Tickets are not yet available on official websites but on the resale market. According to the media The Athletic the cheapest tickets to see the potential first match of the World Champion with the Florida franchise on July 21 in the League Cup would have climbed from 27 to 435 euros minimum and prices have probably not finished rising. Higher amounts for example than the tickets for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denvers (about 310 euros).
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Messi will do good to the popularity and attractiveness of the franchise owned by David Beckham. Inter Miami had the lowest attendance in MLS last season with an average of 12,637 spectators. But the new fans and players of the former star of the English selection will have to arm themselves with patience before seeing the Argentine striker in his new colors. His big debut is not planned for now since he has only just finished the season with PSG and the second period of the transfer window does not open its doors before July 5 in Major League Soccer.
In addition, Leo Messi is not yet an Inter Miami player since he has not yet officially signed with the Florida franchise. As he said in his announcement video on Wednesday: "I made the decision to go to Miami. It's not 100% complete yet or something is missing, but hey, we decided to continue the path there." Once the last details are settled, Messi will go on holiday for several weeks before discovering a new championship and new teammates including the tricolor Corentin Jean next July.
