MLS side Inter Miami's valuation has now crossed the $1 billion mark following the arrival of Argentine World Cup winner Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi continues to provide value for Inter Miami on and off the field and his impact has seen the club's finances soar through the roof.
According to the Daily Mirror, Inter Miami have now crossed the $1 billion mark and have recorded the highest jump in the last 12 months (74%), moving from tenth to third.
04:33 - 07.09.2024
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Messi takes Inter Miami to 1 Billion Dollars
The Argentina captain has been influential to Miami's success since his arrival in Florida.
Messi's debut with Inter Miami was spectacular, marked by a game-winning free-kick that set the stage for an extraordinary season.
With 11 goals and five assists in his initial 14 appearances, he played a pivotal role in securing Inter Miami's first-ever trophy in the Leagues Cup. Despite starting at the bottom of the table, the team's strong push for an MLS playoff spot significantly boosted the club's revenue, soaring from $55 million to an impressive $127 million.
Messi also played a crucial role in taking his side to the US Open Cup final, where they narrowly lost 2-1 to Houston Dynamo.
With the addition of Luis Suarez in December, coupled with the experience of Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, Inter Miami aims for an improved MLS campaign this year.