Messi Mania: How Lionel Messi's Arrival Transformed Inter Miami and MLS

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Messi Mania Sweeps Inter Miami and MLS Inter Miami CF, with a regular-season winning percentage just above 41%, experiences a surge in popularity due to Lionel Messi's arrival

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Messi's transfer saga, unveiling, and dominance in MLS usher in a new era for the club and the league. Google searches for Inter Miami increase by more than 1,200% after Messi's announcement

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Economic Impact Ticket prices for Messi's matches skyrocket, with a 1,000% increase on the secondary market

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Sales of Messi collectibles, trading cards, and memorabilia surge by 75% on eBay. Inter Miami becomes Fanatics' top-selling MLS club, selling 50% more merchandise than their closest rival.

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Jersey Sales Messi's jersey sales in the first 24 hours break records for player transfers across all sports

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Inter Miami merchandise sales spike by 50 times the pre-Messi day. Messi jerseys sell out, prompting the opening of a pop-up store in Miami.

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Revenue Expectations Inter Miami's managing owner expects Messi's arrival to double the club's revenue, which was $56 million in 2022

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Apple TV sees a significant increase in MLS Season Pass subscribers following Messi's debut

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Sports Card Market Messi's arrival also impacts the sports card market, with a Messi rookie card selling for over $266,000.

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Messi's Impact Lionel Messi's arrival in Miami and MLS signifies a major turning point and raises the global profile of American soccer

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