Lionel Messi didn’t merely join InterMiami—he transformed the game in the States.
According to ESPN, since Messi signed on July 15, 2023, Inter Miami has nearly doubled its revenue—from $50–60 M in 2022, to $120–130 M in 2023, and surpassed 200 M in 2024. It’s “night and day,” Inter Miami says—Messi has turned a local club into a global brand.
💰 Revenues skyrocketed
📈 Valuation now over $1.2 B (Forbes)
🏟️ Stadiums nationwide filled—KC saw 72K, Chicago 62K
📺 Apple TV Season Pass subscriptions booming
Enter Rodrigo De Paul—joining on loan through 2025 with option through 2029. A veteran leader, Messi lieutenant, winner at the highest levels.
Vision isn’t just on the pitch—David Beckham and Jorge Mas are building Miami’s future.
Their flagship project, Miami Freedom Park, is a $1B mixed-use mega-complex: 25K-seat stadium, 58 acres of public park, retail, offices, hotels—beckoning the future of sports-led urban development.
From Messi’s magic to De Paul’s grit, from sponsorship waves to stadium foundations—this is more than a team. It’s a movement.
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