Few things unite the world of sports like Lionel Messi. The 7x Ballon d’Or winner shook the entire sports world this week after the Argentinian announced his decision to join David Beckham’s Inter Miami in the MLS. While the sports world still recovers from the shock of Messi entering American waters, the GOAT of soccer continues to break records with his new team. Even before he starts playing for the team.

That’s right, Messi has started to break records even before the soccer star touched down in Miami. While Messi hasn’t even posted about his move to Miami, fans have been awestruck by the news of his signing. So much so, that Messi’s fans from across the world have accomplished a feat that not even the legends of America’s top leagues could. 

Lionel Messi trumps Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady

For years, superstars like Tom Brady and now, Patrick Mahomes have had a chokehold over the NFL and other leagues, with their fan following. But even after years of their greatness, two of the most accomplished stars in the NFL couldn’t live up to the greatness of the feats that Messi has accomplished in less than a week of his move to the States. 

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Since his move to Miami, Inter Miami has gained over 4.5 Million followers, bringing their total following to 5.5 Million, a number that is still on the rise. To put this in context, Miami’s following is now higher than any team in some of the major sports leagues like NFL, MLB, NHL, and MLS. Even with their years of greatness, stars like Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady haven’t been able to lead their teams to the levels of stardom that Messi’s arrival has brought. 

Messi’s move to Miami breaks records

While it is shocking to see Messi accomplish feats that legends like Tom Brady couldn’t accomplish in years, those aren’t the only records that Messi’s moves have broken. Ever since the announcement of the reigning FIFA World Cup champion’s move to Miami, MLS sales across the league have skyrocketed to record levels. 

In fact, according to secondary ticket sales website StubHub, ticket prices for Inter Miami games have jumped up nearly 4.5 times since Messi’s announcement. Average ticket prices have risen from $24.52 to $124.51 in just days since the news broke, and they continue to increase. Stadiums and games across the country have started to sell out as fans can’t wait to catch a glimpse of the enigma that Lionel Messi is. So if you have any plans to watch Messi play, you better book your tickets soon!

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