Lionel Messi MLS Debut: How To Watch, Betting Odds, Ticket Prices And More
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Soccer superstar Lionel Messi has signed with Inter Miami, a Major League Soccer (MLS) team. This move has increased interest in MLS and could significantly impact the value of the Miami-based soccer club. Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) has exclusive rights to MLS games in a 10-year deal valued at $2.5 billion and is offering Messi a portion of the revenue from all new MLS Season Pass subscriptions sold. The game will also be broadcast on Univision, 45% owned by Grupo Televisa (NYSE:TV). Betting odds at DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:DKNG) show Inter Miami as the favorite. MGO Global (NASDSAQ:MGOL), the company that runs the Messi Store, reported a big increase in revenue for the first quarter, which ended on March 31, 2023.
July 21, 2023 | 6:58 pm
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Apple's exclusive rights to MLS games and its involvement in Messi's transfer could lead to increased revenues from new MLS Season Pass subscriptions.
Apple's exclusive rights to MLS games and its involvement in Messi's transfer could lead to increased revenues from new MLS Season Pass subscriptions. This could positively impact Apple's stock in the short term.
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DraftKings could see increased betting activity due to Messi's move to MLS.
DraftKings could see increased betting activity due to Messi's move to MLS. This could positively impact the company's stock in the short term.
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IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
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MGO Global, which runs the Messi Store, reported a big increase in revenue for the first quarter, which could be further boosted by Messi's move to MLS.
MGO Global, which runs the Messi Store, reported a big increase in revenue for the first quarter, which could be further boosted by Messi's move to MLS. This could positively impact the company's stock in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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Grupo Televisa, which owns 45% of Univision, could benefit from increased viewership of the game.
Grupo Televisa, which owns 45% of Univision, could benefit from increased viewership of the game. This could positively impact the company's stock in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70