No contract between Messi and MLS has been signed, or even finalized, and the lack of an agreement has had a ripple effect on how the league and Inter Miami promote Messi’s arrival. It has also impacted the timeline of multiple deals being negotiated in tandem with Messi’s contract, from a new coach to the players set to join Messi in the summer transfer window.
Why Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi deal isn’t done yet; MLS, Apple pushing for All-Star involvement
https://theathletic.com/4610558/2023/06/14/inter-miami-messi-deal-all-star/
5 Comments
WarmRegards@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 3y
silverbax@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
In the article, it sounds like Fox Sports announced the deal, but the deal hasn't been completed and MLS wasn't ready to announce. This puts them in a tough spot, and if the deal doesn't go through, they might have a legal avenue to seek compensation from Fox. However, going after broadcast networks when you are a pro sports league is tricky, since that's your main revenue source.
Rumblestiltskin@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 3y
Please don't make involvement in the All-Star game the reason he doesn't sign! The All-Star game is not a focal point of the league for anyone. I am a huge MLS fan and I'll usually skip the All-Star game just to get my beauty rest.
erre@lemmie.xyz · 2 pts · 3y
I think it'd be silly to have him play in the MLS all star game before he has even debuted with Miami..but I guess it's up to him 🤷♂️
Interesting read! Looking forward to his arrival, hopefully he gets backed up in the transfer window and Miami makes some other good signings.
MrJukes@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
Messi gets to do basically whatever he wants in MLS. But I think it would be silly for him to make his MLS debut in an All-Star game.