The highly-anticipated US debut of soccer superstar Lionel Messi is set to take place this Friday as he plays his first match for Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer team he recently shocked the world by signing with. It goes without saying that tickets for this event are in high demand. A search on ticket reselling website Vivid Seats has revealed that ticket prices for the match are soaring, with the highest price listed at an incredible $110,000, according to CNN. However, the average ticket price is $487, meaning there are more affordable options available. The upcoming match is against the Mexican team Cruz Azul as part of the Leagues Cup. Messi’s debut in an MLS game is scheduled for August 20th against Charlotte, and ticket prices for that match have skyrocketed by 900% since speculation began in June about Messi’s move to the US. The current average price for tickets to that game is $288.
Inter Miami, led by David Beckham, currently holds the last position in the Eastern Conference. However, ticket prices for all of its matches experienced a surge of up to 700% after the speculations about Messi joining the team started, as reported by Vivid Seats. Fans are even willing to travel up to 700 miles to witness Messi’s debut game this Friday. “I’m very much moved to be here in Miami, to be with you,” Messi expressed during his official introduction as an Inter Miami player, according to Fox News. “I want to thank you, all of you, on behalf of my family, for the kindness that you have shown me.” (Read more Lionel Messi stories.)
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