Huge financial loss for the club.. What is happening with Messi at Inter Miami?

The situation of the Argentine star Lionel Messi (37 years old) with his club, Inter Miami, is causing concern, after his transfer to it was accompanied by great joy that appeared among the fans of the American club, and some described him as a blessing to them, considering his abilities that help his colleagues achieve titles.

Things have quickly deteriorated for him in recent times, to the point that his deal has become a curse, based on the financial and moral losses affecting the team's results and the morale of fans eager to see him on the field.

The data confirms that the blessing of the Messi deal has become a curse with the continued absence of the Argentine legend from the matches of his American club, which he moved to a little over a year ago from Paris Saint-Germain, as he chose to play in America after long consideration, even though the offer he received from the Saudi Al-Hilal club was tempting.

He also refused to return to Barcelona due to administrative problems and the possibility of delaying his registration with the Football Association, so he chose a new experience that started well with his winning the League Cup title, before it became bad due to the impact of many injuries.

Lionel Messi is suffering from an injury he sustained during the 2024 Copa America final, and has been absent since then, at a time when his club played several important matches.

Although his coach, Tata Martino, made statements indicating that his return date will be according to the results of the tests he conducts at specific times, his appearance is still delayed, and he will miss the round of 16 match of the League Cup competition, which is an important match for the Miami team and its fans.

11 matches absence and financial loss for the club

Lionel will miss Inter Miami's 11th match since his injury, a long absence that has prompted the American media to raise questions and cast doubt on the way Messi is being treated during the difficult periods he is going through due to injury.

The American version of the newspaper AS indicated that the period of absence has been very long, and the absence of the team's first star has become more worrying and influential than ever, turning the specter of injuries, Messi's blessing, into a curse, which may cost Inter Miami the loss of all challenges.

The American club has been suffering huge financial losses since Messi's injury and absence from matches, as it was forced to reduce the price of tickets, which had previously reached 400 euros, while their value has now decreased to 23 euros.

His absence has even affected rival clubs, who are exploiting his presence to sell tickets for a high price, while Chicago (Inter Miami's competitor) announced that it will offer discounts to fans who bought tickets for the match for 228 euros, bringing their value to 91.5 in the team's two matches against Inter Miami in 2025.

(New Arab)