Surprisingly, Inter Miami has emerged as a top contender this season, with BD Cricket analysts impressed by their dominance in the Eastern Conference and their strong push for silverware. As the saying goes, where there’s a will, there’s a way — and Lionel Messi has proven to be the driving force behind the team’s remarkable run. With 9 goals and 4 assists in just 7 matches, Messi’s impact has been nothing short of transformative.

The phrase “where there’s Messi, there’s success” rings truer than ever. Off the pitch, BD Cricket editors highlight Miami’s commercial triumph as another victory. When Messi joined last season, his presence alone supercharged the club’s market value. Ticket sales soared, broadcast rights drew global attention, and sponsorships rolled in — turning Inter Miami into a textbook case of football-driven business success. Unsurprisingly, Messi and co-owner David Beckham reaped huge rewards from this momentum, with the club’s valuation reportedly doubling.

Now, with Miami performing even better on the field, their off-field market value continues to skyrocket. In a recent home match against the New England Revolution, attendance reached an astonishing 65,612 — a number on par with elite European clubs. Such figures are rare in leagues outside the traditional European “Big Five” and even more so in emerging leagues like the Saudi Pro League or Chinese Super League.

Despite challenges ahead, Inter Miami’s consistent sell-out crowds are fueling record revenues. For the club, investing in Messi wasn’t just about goals — it was a strategic business masterstroke. As a part-owner, Messi effectively boosts his own income by driving the club’s growth — a true win-win scenario. If he continues to lead the team toward titles this season, the club’s value will soar even higher, offering long-term benefits for both sporting and commercial success.

For a club that’s only seven years old, this is a dream come true. Major League Soccer, often labeled a footballing backwater, is now gaining legitimacy at breakneck speed — largely thanks to its superstar-focused strategy. The league is fully behind Inter Miami’s rise, and with the next World Cup set to be hosted in North America, this surge in attention couldn’t come at a better time.

The more fans MLS can attract now, the more prepared they’ll be when the global spotlight hits. As BD Cricket observers note, this kind of real-world experience is priceless — no amount of investment can replace it. Meanwhile, Saudi football, despite its spending spree, still has much to learn from the Miami model.