Lionel Messi's signing sparks sharp rise in Inter Miami ticket prices | CNN Business

“Messi mania” has reached the United States, if ticket prices are any indication. On Wednesday, soccer superstar — more so since it followed rumors of a lucrative deal in Saudi Arabia and reports of a move back to Barcelona, the team that made him famous. Ticket prices have soared nearly 1,000% for some games, with extraordinary prices rarely seen for MLS games, VividSeats told CNN.

“We are pleased that Lionel Messi has stated that he intends to join Inter Miami and Major League Soccer this summer,” the league said. “Although work remains to finalize a formal agreement, we look forward to welcoming one of the greatest soccer players of all time to our League.” It’s also a boon for Apple, which broadcasts MLS games on its fledgling TV streaming service.

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