“Messi is a gift we give to America and MLS. He changed the game,” said former footballer David Beckham , co-owner and President of Inter Miami Club. Beckham once brought enthusiasm to American football when he played for LA Galaxy Club from 2007 – 2012. But with what Messi brings today, in just a few short months at Inter Miami, he has changed his mind. Completely changed American football.

“The moment Messi placed the ball, stepped back, turned his eyes towards the goal. I told my wife, this is it, it will happen,” David Beckham shared in the documentary named Beckham, when talking about Emotions on the day Messi debuted at Inter Miami Club . That was the day Messi debuted in America and immediately scored with a great free kick (July 2023).

To get Messi, David Beckham and two businessmen Jorge Mas and Jose Mas, co-owners of Inter Miami Club, did not hesitate to hide themselves and go to the back door of a hotel to find Mr. Jorge Messi (Messi’s father and also his wife). representative) just to present the project of recruiting the famous Argentine player. “We don’t hope to get Messi soon, we just hope for a chance. Who knows if Messi is interested in our newly established club? But we never give up. give up your dreams,” David Beckham shared.

In 2023, Messi wins his 8th Golden Ball and this record suddenly helps American football “spread the word”. This is the first time in history that a player playing in MLS has won a prestigious title from Europe.

“This great value has contributed to turning the history of American football to a new page. Messi not only brought the art of football to fascinate viewers, but he also brought home the most prestigious award among players. The MLS tournament will enter a new era, a period when we will elevate the tournament to become one of the best tournaments in the world with the best players of which Messi is a typical representative,” Mr. Don Garber, Commissioner MLS executive, one of those who supported Inter Miami’s decision to recruit Messi, emphasized.

In 2024, Messi is expected to create an even bigger fever for American football. Meanwhile, this famous player seems to have no intention of returning to his old club Barcelona . “I’ve only been here for a short time, but I feel like I’ve been here for a long time. My commitment to Inter Miami is that the whole team will play even better in the 2024 season,” Messi told the fans . America on the day he introduced the Golden Ball at DRV PNK stadium with a capacity of 21,000 spectators.

Messi coming to America not only helped Inter Miami Club suddenly turn into a swan, he also helped other clubs in MLS benefit greatly from income from ticket sales and souvenirs… CNN channel reported: “Messi madness An unprecedented occurrence in the United States, matches involving this superstar cause ticket prices to increase by up to 1,000% compared to previous normal ticket prices. For example, the traditional ticket price for a match of the New York Red Bulls Club only about 46 USD (about 1.1 million VND), but since Messi’s arrival, it has increased to an average of about 483 USD (about 11.6 million VND).

Messi also caused A-list stars in the American entertainment industry to rush to buy tickets at very high prices to watch football at the stadium. Ticket prices for top seats from 345 USD have now increased to 3,600 USD/seat (more than 86.9 million VND).