Messi’s Impressive MLS Run Continues with Win Over LAFC
The Duke of Sussex was in attendance when Inter Miami thrashed Los Angeles FC 3-1. There were numerous famous individuals present. Numerous celebrities, including Selena Gomez, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and Toby Maguire, were present at BMO Stadium.
Facundo Farias struck first with a sliding finish against the flow of play in the 14th minute. Tomás Avilés provided the assist. Soon after halftime, Miami’s lead increased, and Messi was again instrumental.
The 36-year-old saw Jordi Alba running down the left flank, gave the assist and Alba tapped the ball past the goalkeeper with ease.
The Argentine then set up Leonardo Campana for Inter’s third goal late in the contest with a superb pass.
After the victory, Messi told Apple TV in Spanish, “We said before the game that this would be a big test for us to see if we could beat the former champion, and we got a great result. We continue to improve as a team, and our next objective is to qualify for the playoffs.”
However, Inter Miami’s upcoming match against Kansas City will be difficult without Messi, who will be playing for the Argentine National Team. Argentina has World Cup qualifying bouts against Ecuador and Bolivia on September 7 and September 12, respectively. This implies that Messi will not be in the squad Kansas City on September 9.
Messi Draws Numbers for Apple’s Subscription
Few people disputed that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner could have such a significant impact on the American game. Even by his lofty standards, he has had a fantastic start to a new chapter of his illustrious career.
Messi has won numerous accolades, including a record-setting 44th trophy, and he has tallied 11 goals in nine consecutive victories. Scaloni is ecstatic to see the 36-year-old beaming again after two difficult seasons with Paris Saint-Germain.
Messi appears to have a significant impact on the league’s revenue both on and off the field.
Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas stated on X, formerly known as Twitter, that since Lionel Messi joined the team, more than twice as many people have signed up for the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Antenna, a company that analyzes subscriptions, discovered that the MLS Season Pass gained 288,101 new members in the United States in July when Lionel Messi debuted in Miami. In March, April, May, and June, 241,839 new signings were recorded for MLS Season Pass.
Apple CEO Tim Cook stated on an August earnings call, “We’re doing better than our subscribers anticipated, and Messi’s move to Inter Miami has helped us a little bit.”
Camilo Durana, executive vice president of Apple partnership, properties, and events, stated, “I don’t want to say we underestimated Messi’s arrival in the MLS, but it has had an incredible impact on every aspect of our league.”
“The MLS needs more Messi’s,” said sports consultant Lee Berke, noting that remarkable players attract more fans and viewers.
The 36-year-old athlete is frequently referred to as the greatest of all time by many enthusiasts. He is near to retiring, which will provide Major League Soccer the push it needs, which is still young in comparison to other U.S. sports leagues.
Messi posts subscription links to the MLS Season Pass on his Instagram stories on game days. According to multiple sources, this is not surprising given that his Inter Miami contract provides him a cut of the money he earns from new MLS Season Pass holders.
