‘Messi Mania’: Soccer legend’s draw causes major jump in ticket prices

ORLANDO, Fla. — Major League Soccer fans are well aware, “Messi Mania” is in full effect.

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That means fans are paying a big price if they want to see soccer legend Lionel Messi in action.

The MLS season will kick off Wednesday as Messi’s Inter Miami will face Real Salt Lake.

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This will be Messi’s first full season with Miami.

The average price for tickets for that match in Miami is about $185.

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Last year, the tickets cost about $27.

That means prices jumped about 585%.

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Messi is scheduled to play in Orlando against Orlando City SC on May 15.

Before that, Orlando City will travel south next week to face Inter Miami on March 2.

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