Inter Miami's value skyrocketed thanks to Messi

According to a report from Sportico (USA), Inter Miami Club with the presence of famous player Messi has increased its value to the top 3 in the MLS tournament, valued at 1.02 billion USD.

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"Inter Miami's value since Messi has increased by 74%, from 585 million USD in 2023 to 1.02 billion USD in 2024. Sportico's assessment of clubs in the MLS (USA) tournament is based on Real estate and business activities related to the team are held by the owner. Inter Miami is co-owned by former football player David Beckham and two businessmen Jorge Mas and Jose Mas, who have made a difference. spectacular with this team in Fort Lauderdale, Florida since recruiting famous player Messi," said journalist Joe Pompliano (USA), an expert in financial analysis and sports business activities.

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"Inter Miami increased revenue from 55 million USD to 127 million USD, increasing the club's value from 10th to 3rd place in the MLS in 2024. Inter Miami is currently valued at 1.02 billion USD. Effect Messi is real," Joe Pompliano shared.

In July 2023, Inter Miami signed a contract with Messi, the 2022 World Cup champion and the winner of the most Golden Balls. Messi's appearance helped Inter Miami attract millions more fans and win the first title in history with the Leagues Cup. The presence of the former Barca star also contributed to helping Inter Miami successfully recruit three other big names - Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez.

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"Messi helped Inter Miami change life in just five weeks," Beckham said after the team won the Leagues Cup in August 2023.

This season, Inter Miami continues to play impressively. They are leading the MLS eastern table, with three wins, one draw and one loss. Inter Miami also entered the quarterfinals of the C1 Cup in the CONCACAF region, after defeating Nashville 5-3 in the end.