The best football player of all time for many, Lionel Messi, recently announced that he will be joining the Major League Soccer representatives, Inter Miami FC. There are a couple of reasons lying behind, and Messi had his impact on social media before playing a game for the team. The Inter Miami Instagram account gained over a couple of million followers, while Paris Saint-Germain, his old club, lost a million.
Even if you are not very familiar with football or soccer, whichever you want to call it, you might have heard the name “Lionel Messi.” He is considered the best football player of all time by many people, while some think Cristiano Ronaldo is better. However, we are not going to discuss who the best football player is, but we will look deeper into the social media outcomes of Messi’s latest transfer, mainly targeting the Inter Miami Instagram account.
Inter Miami Instagram account flooded with Messi love
“I am joining Inter Miami. The decision is 100% confirmed,” the 35-year-old Messi told Mundo Deportivo. Barcelona and the Middle East have been turned down in order to pursue the American dream. Inter Miami, which is co-owned by Manchester United and England icon David Beckham, has gone from roughly 900,000 Instagram followers on Wednesday morning to more than 4.5 million in less than 24 hours.
One approach to assess a single person’s social media impact is to consider their reach, engagement, and credibility. The amount of individuals who view their posts or messages, either directly or through shares and retweets, is referred to as reach. The amount of interactions their posts or messages produce, such as likes, comments, and responses, is referred to as engagement. The credibility and authority of their postings or statements are determined by their reputation, competence, or proof.
Celebrities, such as actors, singers, sportsmen, and influencers, are among the most influential people on social media, according to these characteristics. These people have millions of followers who avidly devour their stuff and frequently imitate their actions. They also have high engagement rates since their postings or messages stimulate discussions and disagreements among their supporters and detractors. They also have a high level of credibility since their postings or messages represent their personal opinions, experiences, and beliefs.
Celebrities are using social media to engage with their followers, promote their companies, and voice their thoughts. Data from social media activity provides a variety of information. High-level statistics, such as the number of comments or likes and interactions per hashtag, for example, provide businesses insight into the issues niche customers are interested in. Tracking movements in these data suggests bigger market developments.
How Much Do Instagram Influencers Make
If you become popular on Instagram, you may earn a lot of money. As expected, celebrities make the highest money, and of course, Lionel Messi is one of them, high up on the list. Influencers can make money off of their creator accounts, brand deals and sponsorships, affiliate marketing, and selling merch.
According to Credit Donkey, Messi charged $1.16 million when he had 276 million followers. He has almost doubled his follower count since this information went public. The rest of the list continues as follows:
- Cristiano Ronaldo: $1.6 million; 358M followers
- Dwayne Johnson: $1.52 million; 275M followers
- Ariana Grande: $1.51 million; 272M followers
- Kylie Jenner: $1.49 million; 277M followers
- Selena Gomez: $1.46 million; 269M followers
- Kim Kardashian: $1.41 million; 259M followers
- Lionel Messi: $1.16 million; 276M followers
- Beyonce Knowles: $1.14 million; 215M followers
- Justin Bieber: $1.1 million; 200M followers
- Kendall Jenner: $1.05 million; 195M followers
When will Messi play for Miami?
While Messi’s decision to join Inter Miami is official, several formalities must be accomplished. As a result, we may have to wait for Messi’s first outings for Inter Miami.
The team’s next encounter is on June 8 against Birmingham Legion FC, followed by a match against New England on June 11. With playing on June 8 out of the question, Messi is unlikely to play against New England on June 11. Messi’s first appearance for Inter Miami is expected to be on June 25, when the squad takes on last season’s runner-up, Philadelphia Union.
Messi Inter Miami salary
We don’t have the details of the agreement, and there appears to be some contradiction among the data people have on the internet. According to the Spanish magazine ‘Sport,’ the Argentine has been given a four-year contract, while ‘Relevo’ reports that the deal is only for two years. The only payment information we have is from the aforementioned report from Spain, which claims that he will earn $54 million every season over those four years. Then there are the extras.
According to reports, the agreement would also include commercial arrangements with Apple and Adidas, both of whom are important MLS partners. In addition, Apple said on Monday that a documentary about Messi will be released following his road to World Cup triumph last year.
Then there’s a discussion of an option to acquire a stake in Inter Miami as part of the package, which was initially reported last year when speculation of a transaction first surfaced. Finally, while all of this has been reported, none of it has been proven. The only certainty is that the seven-time FIFA World Player of the Year will be visiting the United States.
DEAL DONE✅ Lionel Messi has signed a 2 year deal with Inter Miami. Barcelona didn’t offer the 35 year old a contract and Messi has turned down an offer of €1B for 2 seasons in the Saudi League.. The MLS awaits for Lionel🇺🇸🇦🇷💥 #messi #mls #barcelona pic.twitter.com/xXqkinPToj
— Transfers (@Transfers) June 7, 2023
Inter Miami Messi contract
It’s difficult to think that Messi would sign a four-year contract with any club at the age of 35, but there might be reasons for this. Messi may be loaned to Barcelona for the first part of his deal, allowing him to play for his favorite club before concluding his career in Miami. Furthermore, Messi might be eyeing the 2026 World Cup in the United States as the pinnacle of his career, which would be covered by a four-year deal.
As mentioned, we don’t have the official information regarding Messi’s Inter Miami FC contract. However, there are different media outlets that reported information about it, according to their “sources familiar with the matter.” Miami Herald said that Messi has a two-and-a-half-year contract with an option year in 2026. During the upcoming years, the Inter Miami Instagram account will surely welcome more followers thanks to the Argentinian player.
How much did Inter Miami offer Messi?
Messi’s convoluted contract will involve pay, bonuses, and team stock. It is worth between $125 and $150 million, said Miami Herald. Apple and Adidas are still working on partnerships with Messi that will be based on the increase in income Messi generates. The legit information is still up in the air, and it looks like we will have to wait and see the official numbers.
According to COPE writer Helena Condis, Al-Hilal has mounted a last-minute drive to prevent Lionel Messi from joining Inter Miami and have increased their offer to the Argentine to €1.5 billion ($1.6 billion). However, the Saudi Arabian team failed to convince the player as he will be joining Inter Miami soon.
Who is the Inter Miami owner?
David Beckham, a former England international, is the most well-known member of the Inter Miami ownership group. As main shareholders, Beckham is joined by two local Miami entrepreneurs, Jorge Mas and his brother Jose Mas. The Mas brothers are the sons of Miami-based construction giant MasTec founder, billionaire Jorge Mas Canosa. Jorge Mas is also the president of Real Zaragoza in Spain.
However, it was Beckham’s contractual option to purchase an expansion team for only $25 million as part of his deal to join the LA Galaxy in 2007 that permitted the club in Miami to exist. When compared to the hundreds of millions of dollars necessary for an expansion club fee today, the $25 million charge is a bargain.
Beckham exercised that option in 2014, announcing his intention to establish the franchise in Miami. Inter Miami was publicly announced in 2018 after a four-year odyssey to acquire a stadium contract, and it played its first official match in 2020. It is unknown how much ownership Beckham and the two Mas brothers have in the club.
