Following Lionel Messi’s stunning debut for Inter Miami, the MLS team is now pressing for the construction of its long-awaited $1 billion stadium.
The $350 million soccer-specific stadium at Miami Freedom Park, a 131-acre construction, is now slated to open in 2025. Messi has a contract with Inter Miami that runs through the year he turns 38.
Four of Miami’s home games during its nine-game winning streak since Messi’s arrival have taken place at the 21,000-seat DRV PNK Stadium. The new Miami Freedom Park arena will hold 25,000 people, which is a little more.
The start of the 2025 MLS season, which is anticipated to begin in late February, will depend on whether or not the new stadium is completed in time. The venue’s construction has started, and later this year there will be a formal groundbreaking ceremony.
Any further delays might result in the likelihood of Messi not playing at the stadium opening. With Messi playing a third season and a new stadium, the club now forecasts $200 million in income for next year, roughly quadrupling its forecast for this year. In 2025, that figure will likely increase even more.
Messi may decide to continue playing for Inter Miami after 2025, allowing the team to capitalize on the superstar even more. Argentina is constructing a training facility near Miami, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature games there. As a result, South Florida may experience an increase in Messi Mania in the years to come.
Lionel Messi
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini
ArgentinaThis season he played in total once for 30 minutes for Major League Soccer.
Lionel Messi scored 1 goal for Inter Miami. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 14th in Major League Soccer. In the last match Inter Miami won 2-0 against New York RB.
Inter Miami performance and stats
Inter Miami
Inter Miami is currently 14th in the Major League Soccer with 21 points.
In the last 23 games, it has won 6 times, drawn 3 times, and lost 14 times. In its last match, Inter Miami won 0-2 against New York RB.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 24 goals and conceding 36.
Inter Miami will play the next match in Major League Soccer against Nashville SC on Wednesday 30th of August in Fort Lauderdale. The prediction is Inter Miami winning the match.
