LAFC vs Inter Miami set to be most expensive match in MLS history

Messi continues to generate headlines in the US and now ‘Messimanía’ moves to Los Angeles with demand to see the Argentine in action causing ticket prices to soar.

Bryan ArellanoBryxn_APaul Reidypaulreidy67Estados UnidosUpdate: Sep 2nd, 2023 01:56 EDT

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Since news broke that Leo Messi was set to join Inter Miami, all away games featuring the Herons for the remainder of the 2023 season have sold out. The secondary ticket market outlets are having a field day and Sunday’s match between LAFC and Miami at BMO Stadium is no exception.

“Ticket prices for Messi's next match this Sunday between Inter Miami and LAFC are the most expensive for a Major League Soccer game ever, according to TickPick, an online marketplace.”via @CNN pic.twitter.com/cY1oK31nRh

— MLS Moves (@MLSMoves) September 1, 2023

‘Messimanía’ strikes again in the City of Angels as fans clamour for tickets for the MLS clash with Sunday’s game set to be the last time in two weeks that the Rosario native pulls on the pink jersey as he is set to miss the next two games as he will be away on international duty with the Argentine national team.

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Lionel Messi (10) Sam NavarroUSA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

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According to TickPick, a ticket resale online marketplace, the game is set to be the most expensive in MLS history with the match billed as a ‘hot event’ and the few available tickets are on sale for minimum of $1,000.

Tickets in general for Messi games have increased by 527% compared to a regular ticket prior to his MLS arrival.

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