The arrival of Lionel Messi has been a boon for soccer in the United States. The Argentinian star has brought a wave of new eyes to Major League Soccer. With a brand new audience, the sport has seen massive growth financially, with Inter Miami benefiting the most from La Pulga’s signing. Messi has smashed the t-shirt sales record in the country with the player overtaking the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester United. However, despite the big accolade, Lionel Messi has a lot to do if he wishes to catch up to Philadelphia Eagles’ star Jalen Hurts.

David Beckham’s Inter Miami has done a great job capitalizing on Lionel Messi. The team had a decent first season with Messi at the helm as they won the League Cup title. Miami following their open schedule is now set to tour China next month as the club hopes to position itself as a global brand.

Lionel Messi piped by NFL star Jalen Hurts

Inter Miami skipper has put his new club on a new spectrum after stepping foot in the United States. The star is already one of the most beloved players across the country. However, despite a record-breaking season in terms of t-shirt and ticket sales, La Pulga still has a lot to do if he wants to catch up with America’s top t-shirt seller.

Philadelphia Eagles star Jalen Hurts is currently the top t-shirt seller across the United States. The NFL star, according to the New York Times, dominates jersey sales with the Philadelphia Eagles’ classic dark green and black colorway kit, a bestseller in the Fanatic stores. Hurts and his side have been in top shape this season. The Eagles currently boast a 5-1 record and are top candidates to make it to the Super Bowl.

“In official sports stores, the pink 10 shirt with the name #Messi hasn’t stopped selling, But Lionel Messi still has to surpass the NFL star, Jalen Hurts. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback who dominates sales in the Fanatics stores in the US sports market.”

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While Messi still has a lot to do to catch up with the NFL star, there is no doubt about his impact on soccer in the United States. The star’s arrival has already seen Inter Miami break existing records for t-shirt sales.

Inter Miami overtakes Manchester United and Real Madrid in t-shirt sales

Lionel Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami has propelled the club to the next dimension. The club has become a household name around the world after signing the Argentinian. In a recent press release, sportswear brand Adidas stated that Inter Miami’s kit had emerged as the best seller in North America, overtaking the likes of Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Bayern Munich, and Arsenal.

Lionel Messi shattered the record for jersey sales in 24 hours following his move to Inter Miami. Adidas reported that Messi’s ‘Number 10’ jersey was out of stock just hours after being put up for sale. Adidas’ senior director for soccer, Tor Southard also touched on La Pulga’s impact earlier this year.

“It is difficult to exaggerate the demand that Messi has created. Official sales have exceeded all the benchmarks that Adidas could have imagined.”

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Adidas will surely be pleased with the boosted growth in t-shirt sales across the country. The brand has promised fans that it will do its best to re-stock the products across its stories as soon as possible. Have you got your Inter Miami kit this season? Let us know in the comments below.