Tickets for Leo Messi’s possible Inter Miami debut vs Cruz Azul sell out in minutes

As soon as news filtered through that the Argentine could make his debut with the ‘Herons’ in the Leagues Cup, tickets for the game sold out in a matter of minutes.

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The announcement of the imminent arrival of Argentine star Leo Messi at Inter Miami has seen an immediate impact as fans all around the world endeavour to discover more details about the MLS club.

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Proof of the instant Messi impact in Miami was evident when, once fans discovered that the Leagues Cup game at home to Liga MX side Cruz Azul was outlined as being a possible debut in the pink shirt for the Argentine, tickets for the game sold out in a matter of minutes.

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Inter Miami and ‘La Máquina’ will face each other on 21 July 21 in the opening game of the Leagues Cup, a newly reformatted tournament that will pit teams from Liga MX and MLS against each other.

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Before Messi’s arrival in Miami was announced, tickets for the match against Cruz Azul were sold for as low as $29, but once the Argentine’s move confirmed, prices rocketed on second hand ticket resales platforms with the cheapest available match reached now selling for $660.

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