Argentina v France World Cup final match in Lusail, Qatar, December 18, 2022. Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates the victory.
Miami (USA) – Argentinian gunner Lionel Messi will sign a two-year contract with an option with an annual income of 50 to 60 million dollars (1.3 billion crowns) at the new headquarters of Inter Miami. wrote the Miami Herald. The seven-time World Player of the Year is expected to make his debut for the Florida team on July 21 against Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup, which pits MLS members against Mexican clubs.
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Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas marked the arrival of the 35-year-old star after his contract at Paris St. Germain for a defining moment for soccer in North America. “I think we will forever be talking about soccer in the US before and after Messi. I firmly believe that we can create here, if not the best, then one of the two best leagues in the world,” Mas told the Miami Herald.
< p>After the announcement of Messi's transfer, ticket prices for his expected premiership game soared by 1,000 percent. The club, which is co-owned by former England star David Beckham, also suddenly gained seven million followers on Instagram from the original one million.
On the field, the former long-time support of Barcelona and the captain of the reigning world champions will have the difficult task of lifting the worst team in the Eastern Conference. , who have lost their last six games in MLS.
