By Edcel Panganiban June 14, 2024 12:30
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The impact of Lionel Messi on the global sport of football cannot be overstated; he is a living legend, a modern GOAT. His transfer to the United States altered the entire landscape of Major League Soccer in Americaand tipped the balance for American soccer history in a major way.
Who is Lionel Messi?
Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the all-time greats in the history ofsoccer with a glittering career to boast of. He has won several FIFA Ballon d'Or awards, which testifies to his great ability on the pitch. The move to MLS and Inter Miami CF has created pipedreams for the soccer-going public in the United States as Messi spent the majority of his soccer career with FC Barcelona.
American Soccer Market Implications
As a result of that antennae-raising Messi effect, Inter Miami CF is now estimated at well more than a $1 billion valuation and represents an exponential leap above anything even approximating that franchise value.
The "Messi effect" has led to a hike in ticket prices and stadium expansions and a significant uptick in MLS season ticket subscriptions on platforms, like Apple TV.
Cultural Embedding
More than the financial windfall, Messi's arrival has woven MLS into the tapestry of American life and helped the league achieve the mainstream relevance and media attention that it had long sought.
The global appeal of the "Messi effect" has not only caught the attention of fans globally but has also influenced a growing interest and awareness in soccer throughout the country.
Fan Engagement
After Messi's arrival, Inter Miami CFhas become the most popular MLS club in America.
Messi has become the catalyst for a MASSIVE uptick in MLS fandom since he arrived - and even more so after leading Argentina to a World Cup victory.
In addition to the financial and cultural change that Messi would bring, his arrival has helped further the development of players and increase fan engagement, not to mention accelerate the growth of soccer in the United States.
In the End
Inter Miami CF has just stirred the pot of American Soccer culture, after a move for Lionel Messi in the MLS was completed, transforming the financial landscape of the league was next. Thanks to his reach, fan engagement has never been higher, awareness has never been greater and the club has never been worth more. As the "Messi effect" ripples across the continent, there is no denying the impact that a player of his gravity can have on the immediate future of soccer in the USA and beyond.
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