Score a Messi Christmas Miracle
It may be a very Messi Christmas if you are looking to land one of the star’s new Miami Vice-inspired jerseys. In the latest soccer news and rumors, Adidas estimates that any current orders for Messi’s new Inter Miami jersey may not be fulfilled until October.
From July 17 to July 20, Inter Miami was Fanatics’ top-selling team across all sports…
This number is sure to keep getting pushed back as demand increases, which means if your special someone is hoping Santa drops off a pink kit under the tree, you may want to make sure the elves hit the purchase button today. Adidas appears to be completely overwhelmed by the demand for Messi’s new jersey. And for good reason.
Messi Set a Jersey Sales Record for an Athlete Changing Teams
Messi set the new record for jerseys sold after a player has changed teams. Messi has topped the financials of other stars like LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Cristiano Ronaldo.
🚨 The first 24 hours of Lionel Messi Inter Miami shirt sales were the best 24 hours of any player changing teams across all sports. He beat:
▪️ Cristiano Ronaldo – Manchester United, 2021
▪️ Tom Brady – Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2020
▪️ LeBron James – LA Lakers, 2018(Source:… pic.twitter.com/obe7rTgyYw
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 2, 2023
“The first 24 hours of Messi jersey sales, confirmed by Fanatics, were the best 24 hours of any player changing teams across all sports, edging out Cristiano Ronaldo joining Manchester United in 2021, Tom Brady joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020, and LeBron James joining the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018,” ESPN’s Dan Hajducky wrote on August 1.
“From July 17 to July 20, Inter Miami was Fanatics’ top-selling team across all sports. ‘That is unheard of for an MLS team,’ said a source from Fanatics. The day following the Messi news, Inter Miami merchandise sales spiked 50 times the previous pre-Messi day.”
Why Is Messi’s Move to the MLS Creating a Frenzy?
So why are people going HAM over Messi’s MLS move? The league has seen international stars move to the MLS in the past, but it seemed more like the Rolling Stone’s 30th farewell tour.
There are no signs that Messi just came to America to collect a massive payday and retire with a sick condo on South Beach (though that part is very much in play). Messi joined the MLS just months after leading Argentina to a World Cup title.
Messi has already scored SEVEN goals in his first four matches. Yes, there is the star power, but Messi’s ability to still perform as a top footballer has business boomin’.
Lionel Messi is playing MLS on easy mode right now. Unreal 🤯pic.twitter.com/PUfjjZiJ5p
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) August 7, 2023
It is not just Adidas, as AppleTV is sure to have seen a massive increase in MLS Season Pass subscriptions and match ratings. In the exciting world of soccer news, all this buzz is good for the MLS business but bad if you’re looking for a new Messi jersey.
They are pretty nice on the eyes, FWIW.
🚨NEW PRINT CLAXON🚨
⚽️ 10 LEO MESSI 🇦🇷
📆 Inter Miami CF – Home – 2023📸
Think it’s fair to say Leo has hit the ground running in Miami. He definitely doesn’t have as many goals as we have shirt orders for these though! 🔥
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📲Drop a DM @ CES HQ 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/Nk7OzPbwyS— Cutting Edge Shirts (@CES_shirts) August 7, 2023
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