The mania surrounding Lionel Messi's impending arrival stateside has reached unprecedented levels of late and tickets for his debut are now on sale for eye-watering prices.
The Argentinian football legend stunned the world when he announced that he would be moving the MLS to join Inter Miami this summer, with David Beckham fighting off the likes of Barcelona for his signature. Given the 35-year-old's achievements in the game, it has become clear that the country has been swept along with the excitement of welcoming such an iconic name to the US.
The World Cup winner's announcement has led to an unprecedented clamour for tickets, with all seats for away fixtures Miami having sold out within hours of news of the deal. Although superstars have played in the league down the years, the fanfare that has accompanied Messi's upcoming move has captured imaginations in a way the league has not seen.
