Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer (MLS) team, is poised to shatter revenue records in 2023 with the arrival of soccer star Lionel Messi playing a pivotal role. The club’s Chief Business Officer, Xavier Asensi, revealed to Sports Business Journal that Inter Miami’s total revenue for the year is expected to surpass $120 million.
Messi’s impact on Inter Miami’s financial landscape aligns with the club’s ambitious projections. Managing owner Jorge Mas foresaw a doubling of revenue from the previous season’s $50 million, and with Messi on board, that vision is almost a reality – despite falling short of the playoffs Inter Miami is still on the verge of becoming the league’s top-earning club for the season. This success comes even with failing to participate in a two-game tour in China during the MLS Cup playoffs – which could have added another $20 million to the revenue stream.
Looking ahead to 2024, Asensi reiterated the club’s anticipation of reaching the $200 million revenue mark. Season tickets for next year have already sold out, underscoring the growing support of the team.
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As the club sets its sights on 2025, marked by the opening of a $350 million soccer stadium, Inter Miami’s revenue potential seems boundless. The rush to complete the venue and the accompanying $1 billion development around it aligns with the final year of Messi’s current contract.
