World Cup champion Lionel Messi set to make his MLS debut with Inter Miami FC in July, team says

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Earlier this month, Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi stunned the soccer world when he announced his intentions to move to Major League Soccer and join Inter Miami CF following his exit from Paris Saint-Germain.

On Monday, Inter Miami CF owner Jorge Mas told reporters that the team's target date for Messi to make his highly-anticipated debut is set for July 21. Inter Miami is scheduled to play Cruz Azul on that date in a Leagues Cup match.

Messi is currently vacationing in Rosario, but Mas said preparations for Messi's arrival are already well underway. Mas noted that Inter Miami is working on increasing the stadium's seating capacity by around 3,000 seats.

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Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain during a match against Juventus Turin at Juventus Stadium on Nov. 2, 2022, in Turin, Italy. (Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

Inter Miami currently plays at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

"We have already contracted to fill in the corners of the stadium that should increase capacity by approximately 3,000 to 3,200 seats," Mas said. "We are gearing up to do that work in the next four weeks. Every game will be sold out. The demand for tickets has been 10 times what we can handle on a season ticket basis."

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In the wide-ranging interview, Mas also mentioned that the MLS has not altered any rules in an effort to accommodate Messi's arrival.

Lionel Messi of Argentina drives the ball during the FIFA World Cup match against Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium on Nov. 22, 2022 in Lusail,