Lionel Messi is set to make his highly-anticipated MLS debut for Inter Miami on Friday, July 21, against Cruz Azul. Below, find out how to watch Lionel Messi’s MLS debut.
Lionel Messi Joins Inter Miami
NEWS: Messi Miami deal getting closer to finalized per someone familiar with process. Details:
▪️ 2 1/2 years w/option for '26
▪️ $50-60M annual value from salary, signing bonus, team equity
▪️ No MLS subsidy
▪️ Any Apple, Adidas, Fanatics $ on top of this@sportico story coming— Kurt Badenhausen (@kbadenhausen) June 19, 2023
Messi’s signing with Inter Miami of the MLS is the biggest acquisition in league history.
According to Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico, Messi signed a 2.5-year deal with an option for 2026. The contract will pay him $50-$60 million annually.
Messi will also make sponsorship money from deals with Adidas, Apple, and Fanatics.
According to CNBC, Messi will double Inter Miami’s revenue from $56 million in 2022 to $110 million in 2023. The club’s value will surpass $1.5 billion, becoming the most valuable team in the MLS.
How To Watch Lionel Messi’s MLS Debut: Inter Miami Vs. Cruz Azul Live Stream
We have officially SOLD OUT #DRVPNKStadium for our first @LeaguesCup match against Cruz Azul this Friday, July 21st: https://t.co/29JyUggvOX pic.twitter.com/uvEIMpf3Y2
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 20, 2023
Messi’s debut for Inter Miami will be against Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup, a month-long tournament pairing MLS teams against Liga MX.
The game between Inter Miami and Cruz Azul is set for July 21 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT from DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The game will be available to stream on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. For Apple TV+ subscribers, MLS Season Pass costs $12.99/month or $39/season. For non-subscribers, it’s $14.99/month or $49/season.
The game will also air on Univision. If you do not have cable, FuboTV, YouTube TV, and other subscription TV services offer Univision on their platforms.
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- ⚽ Inter Miami vs. Cruz Azul
- 📅 Date: July 21
- 🏟 Location: DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
- 📺 TV Channel: Univision
- 💻 Live Stream: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
- Odds: Inter Miami +108 | Cruz Azul +240
- Bet: BetOnline
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