Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi, center left, holds his new Inter Miami team jersey as he poses with team co-owners Jorge Mas, left, Jose Mas, second right, and David Beckham during a celebration by the team at DRV PNK Stadium, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. It comes one day after Messi, Major League Soccer and Inter Miami finalized his signing through the 2025 season. His first official training session is Tuesday and he is expected to play Friday in a Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Tickets to witness Lionel Messi make his US debut are NOT cheap.
Seats for his expected first match on Friday for Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup are selling for up to $110,000.
That’s one of the most expensive ticket prices ever recorded for a MLS team.
Prices soared after the soccer superstar officially signed with the Major League Soccer team on Saturday in a deal reported to be worth between $50 to $60 million per year. ‘
There are cheaper options available for Friday’s game though.
The average price is $487 to see the match against Mexican team Cruz Azul.