Watching Lionel Messi in action is not cheap, with one Charlotte fan pointing out that entrance to an Inter Miami game “cost more than Taylor Swift”.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Entrance passes for Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ have become much sought-after commodities for the pop star’s loyal legion of ‘Swifties’ followers. Ticket prices have gone through the roof, with fans desperate to catch a glimpse of their hero on the most prominent of stages.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The same is true in sporting circles when it comes to the Messi roadshow in MLS. The Argentine icon has been attracting A-list guests to just about every fixture he graces, with there a mad scramble for tickets whenever it is confirmed that he will be taking to the field.
DID YOU KNOW?
That was the case for Inter Miami’s final fixture of the 2023 campaign, which took place in Charlotte on Saturday. The Florida-based outfit missed out on a playoff spot, so supporters will not get a chance to see Messi on American soil again until friendly dates ahead of the 2024 season are confirmed.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
One fan at the Bank of America Stadium made a point of highlighting how much it had set them back to get a seat for the Messi show, with a ‘This cost me more than Taylor Swift’ banner spotted among the 60,000 in attendance for an intriguing contest that saw the hosts secure a 1-0 win and book their place in the postseason.