Lionel Messi breaks another record, Inter Miami star tops MLS jersey sales for 2024

Lionel Messi He has been in the news ever since he signed up for Inter Miami in 2023. The Argentine superstar has disrupted the American sports landscape as he lit up the MLS with his brilliant skills on the field.

The 37-year-old decided not to renew his contract with PSG and signed a lucrative contract with Inter Miami, co-owned by David Beckham. His arrival proved to be a game-changing move in MLS as both Adidas and Apple received a major boost in their revenue.

According to official MLS records, Lionel messi Topped jersey sales records for the year 2024. Messi’s teammate Luis Suarez is in second place while Los Angeles FC’s Olivier Giroud is in sixth.

Messi announced his return from injury in grand style when he scored two goals and an assist against Philadelphia Union in MLS. Inter Miami is all set to face Atlanta United in their next MLS game and Messi is expected to feature in the game.

Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino said the player is fully fit but will have to get his fitness checked to stay fresh given the number of matches in the coming days.

“Leo is fine, he finished the game well. Obviously, tired. It’s the first 90 minutes after a long time, but it finished very well. He’s going to travel for both games. He’s available, but there are three games this week that involve travelling, so we have to take it day by day. Wherever he is, of course he will always be missed. So, we’re very happy to have him back in the squad,” Martino said, as per Goal.com.

List of MLS jersey sales

Lionel Messi – Inter Miami CF

Luis Suarez – Inter Miami CF.

Denis Bouanga – LAFC

Luciano Acosta- FC Cincinnati

Cucho Hernandez – Columbus Crew

Olivier Giroud – LAFC

Riqui Puig – LA Galaxy

Hani Mukhtar – Nashville SC

Jordan Morris – Seattle Sounders FC

Pedro de la Vega – Seattle Sounders FC

Sergio Busquets – Inter Miami CF.

Jacob Shaffelberg – Nashville SC

Eduard Loewen – St. Louis City SC

Joao Clauss- St. Louis City SC

Jordi Alba – Inter Miami CF

(According to MLSscoccer.com)