CNN —Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami is yet to be finalized, but already his impact on Major League Soccer is being felt.
“For those people who want to be able to say: ‘I was there at Lionel Messi’s first MLS game,’ demand will exceed supply.
Before Messi, Pelé was arguably the most famous face to play soccer in the US.
Inter Miami fans have had very little to cheer this season, sitting bottom of the Eastern Conference.
CNN has reached out to Major League Soccer, Inter Miami, Messi’s representative, Apple and David Beckham, who is part of Inter Miami’s ownership team, to confirm the financial details.
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