Lionel Messi’s arrival at Inter Miami in the summer of 2023 marked a before-and-after moment for the pink Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise. Beyond the on-field impact, the arrival of the Argentine superstar transformed the club into a global commercial and brand phenomenon, placing it on par with historic European soccer giants.
One of the clearest indicators of this growth is the sale of Inter Miami jerseys, an area in which the U.S. club is already competing with institutions such as Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain.
Inter Miami is among the clubs that sell the most jerseys in the world
According to a recent report by Euroméricas Sport Marketing, Inter Miami closed 2025 as the fifth club with the most jerseys sold globally, a historic figure for an MLS organization.
World ranking of jersey sales 2025
- Real Madrid – 3,133,000
- FC Barcelona – 2,940,000
- Paris Saint-Germain – 2,546,000
- Bayern Munich – 2,377,000
- Inter Miami – 2,166,000
With over 2.1 million jerseys sold, the Florida club surpassed traditional powerhouses and solidified its presence in the international market.
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Messi, the key factor in commercial success
Lionel Messi’s impact on MLS has been instrumental in this growth. Before his arrival, Inter Miami didn’t appear in the global jersey sales rankings, and its commercial reach was limited even within U.S. soccer.
Since the arrival of the world champion, the Inter Miami jersey—especially the edition with Messi’s number 10—has become one of the most sought-after on the planet.
The global Top 10 and the MLS breakthrough
The rest of the Top 10 clubs with the most jerseys sold in 2025 are:
- Boca Juniors – 1,933,000
- Manchester United – 1,855,000
- Flamengo – 1,677,000
- Chelsea – 1,422,000
- Al-Nassr – 1,281,000
Inter Miami’s presence as the sole MLS representative on this list confirms the Messi effect and the growth of American soccer as a global product.
The commercial phenomenon generated by Lionel Messi has placed Inter Miami in a new economic and media dimension, opening up markets beyond the United States and positioning it as one of the sports brands with the greatest global potential.
