Ticket sales are sky-high ahead of Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami

Inter Miami’s ticket sales have increased drastically since the news of Lionel Messi’s arrival.

According to data from Vivid Seats, a regular price for the game against Cruz Azul jumped from $126 on June 6(a day before Messi’s transfer) to $2,151 on June 20. The site’s traffic also increased by 27, 037% from June 6 to June 7.

On SeatGeek, another ticket exchange site, the average ticket to watch an Inter Miami match was $34 on June 6. On June 7, it was $178, according to data provided by the company.

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After ending his contract with PSG, Messi made the shocking announcement that he will be joining the MLS in a move that aims to popularize the sport in the US.

The 7-time Ballon d’Or winner is still finalizing his contract with the team and is expected to make his debut on July 21 against Cruz Azul.