Tickets for Messi’s MLS debut set to cost up to ₦15 million

Lionel Messi scores a late free-kick on his Inter Miami debut / IMAGO

Tickets for Messi’s MLS debut set to cost up to ₦15 million

Ayoola Kelechi 06:10 - 25.08.2023

Seeing Lionel Messi make his MLS debut has been reserved as a privilege for the rich only thanks to ticket prices

Those seeking to see Lionel Messi make his MLS debut against the New York Red Bulls could be forced to pay as much as $20,000 for seats because of the superstar’s potential presence in the fixture.

Messi set for MLS debut

Messi made his official debut for Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup, which the club won, and has also starred for his new side in the US Open Cup, but is still yet to make his MLS debut for the side he joined this summer from Paris Saint-Germain.

He would have made his debut in the competition as early as August, but Inter Miami’s continued participation in the League’s Cup meant that their match against Charlotte FC had to be postponed.

Lionel Messi remains unbeaten with Inter Miami after another win. (Photo Credit: Inter Miami/X)
Lionel Messi remains unbeaten with Inter Miami after another win. (Photo Credit: Inter Miami/X)

With the Argentine World Cup winner finally set to make his MLS debut for Inter Miami, ticket resellers are having a field day making incredible money off game passes.

Messi debut ticket prices soar

According to the Daily Mail, the cheapest tickets on offer to potentially see Messi make his MLS debut against the New York Red Bulls would cost up to $610 dollars, while the high-end seats are being sold for much more.

Lionel Messi celebrates super-hero style || Football Tweet(X)
Lionel Messi celebrates super-hero style || Football Tweet(X)

Purchasing a deluxe ticket to see Messi’s MLS debut at the Red Bull Arena will cost up to $17,554, rising to $23,528 when taxes are factored in.

Despite the steep price to see Messi make his MLS debut, the stadium is still expected to be packed after the Argentine magician’s heroics in all his matches for Inter Miami so far this season.

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