Soccer legend Lionel Messi to play for Inter Miami – here’s Messi’s net worth

Soccer fans all over the world were startled when world-famous player Lionel Messi said on Wednesday that he plans to play for Inter Miami, rejecting offers from Barcelona and Saudi Arabia.

As of 2023, the 2022 FIFA World Cup champion earned an estimated $1.15 billion in his career, making him the second highest paid athlete in the world.

Though it is not quite decided, the eminent Argentine soccer star told Mundo Deportivo in an exclusive interview that he has made the choice to move to Miami.

However, ticket prices for Messi’s rumored debut match against Inter Miami increased significantly within hours of the announcement, from $29 to $329, according to TickPick. This shows that fans aren’t waiting for a written contract.

The largest improvement for American soccer since Beckham joined the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007 is the result of Messi’s deal with Inter Miami, a team that is partially owned by David Beckham.

According to the Miami Herald, Messi’s contract will reportedly be worth between $125 million and $150 million, including salary, bonuses, and team stock.Apple and Adidas, two other MLS league sponsors, are reportedly negotiating separate agreements with the soccer champion.

A significant win for AppleTV may also result from Messi’s transfer to Inter Miami. According to The Verge, the addition of one of the finest soccer players in the world to an MLS team may increase the appeal of AppleTV Plus’ MLS Season Pass Subscription to a larger, global audience. According to The Athletic, Messi might also receive a portion of Apple’s MLS Season Pass sales.