Lionel Messi mania is showing no sign of slowing down, with Inter Miami filling every spot in the top 25 most in-demand MLS games for 2024.
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Argentine icon moved to America in 2023Made immediate impact on & off the fieldEveryone wants to see all-time great in actionWHAT HAPPENED?
The Herons pulled off a stunning transfer coup in 2023 when luring eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi to Florida. He has made an immediate impact on and off the field, with major silverware already secured, and interest in the Argentine remains high heading into the new season.
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Data from , based on cumulative ticket sales, shows that everyone wants a piece of Inter Miami. Ten of their away games for 2024 feature in the top 25 in-demand list – with a trip to face the LA Galaxy on February 25 – topping the charts.
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A meeting with the New England Revolution, which will take place in front of 65,000 fans at the Gillette Stadium home of the Patriots NFL franchise, is second on the list – while Inter Miami have sold out their season tickets and sales in the Sunshine State are up 150% from the start of 2023.
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StubHub spokesperson Adam Budelli has said of the surge in interest since Messi arrived in America: “The impact of Messi's arrival to Inter Miami CF continues to be momentous, with increased global demand on StubHub. The surge in sales for Inter Miami, and the league as a whole, are a testament to his legacy as a soccer star. Messi's influence extends beyond the confines of his home stadium, driving demand on the road, from buyers all over the world and most especially his native country, Argentina.”