Published 20:27 IST, July 18th 2023
Ronaldo vs Messi: Massive 'gulf' in ticket rates in debut games for Al-Nassr & Inter Miami
As per several reports, ticket prices for Lionel Messi's Inter Miami debut are set to eclipse Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr debut.
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Lionel Messi fever has already gripped Major League Soccer. Argentine penned a two-and-a-half year contract with Inter Miami, which will usher in a new avenue in his esteemed football career. Having won FIFA World Cup last year, everyone thought Messi would choose a different path after his commitment to Paris Saint-Germain came to an end. But player decided to try his hands at a different challenge, as MLS would unlikely to pose significant competition.
3 things you need to kw
- Lionel Messi will be seen in Major League soccer for first time
- He reportedly has penned down and two and a half year contract
- Messi ended his two year stint with PSG to arrive on US soil
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Lionel Messi ticket price for his debut revealed
Messi is expected to kickstart his MLS career with a match against Cruz Azul in Leagues Cup on 21st of July. Demands for tickets have already crossed a record high numbers. Moreover, as per reports, tickets are selling in black for as much as $110,000. Inter's unveiling ceremony ' Unveil' reportedly garnered over 3.5 billion views breaking earlier record held by Cristia Ronaldo at his Al-Nassr unveiling event.
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Tickets for Ronaldo's debut match reportedly fetched as much as $28000 and Messi mand to beat his counterpart on this aspect too. Adidas and Apple too are reportedly involved in deal to bring Messi to this part of globe.
Lionel Messi is excited having joined Inter Miami
Apple signed a lucrative broadcast deal with MLS while Adidas has a merchandise deal in place with m. Messi will reportedly also pocket a chunk of profit generated by Adidas and Apple.
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[Lionel Messi wants to fans during his Inter Miami presentation; Im: AP]
In his introductory speech, Messi insisted he is quite excited to hop on this new journey. "I'm very excited to start this next step in my career with Inter Miami and in United States. This is a fantastic opportunity and toger we will continue to build this beautiful project. idea is to work toger to achieve objectives we set, and I'm very er to start helping here in my new home."
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It remains to be seen how Messi plans to take up challenge on this continent.
20:27 IST, July 18th 2023