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How much would it cost a fan from Rosario to watch Messi in action in Miami?
Inter Miami host Messi’s old club Newell’s in a friendly in the New Year. We look at how much a round trip would cost for someone from Messi’s hometown Rosario to attend the game.
Lionel Messi’s childhood team, Newell’s Old Boys will play a friendly against Inter Miami on 15 February 2024 at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, South Florida. But, how much would it cost for a person from Rosario to travel to Florida to watch Lionel Messi in action against Newells?
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First of all, there are the travel costs. The price of a round-trip flight from Rosario to Miami costs just over $3,900. On top of that, there is the price of a ticket - in one of the best sections of the stadium, a ticket costs around $280. Don’t forget accommodation - four nights at a hotel will set you back between $500 and $1,000.
Lottery prize
Using those figures as a guide, by our calculations, a football fan from Rosario would have to spend around $5,000 to be able to witness Messi play against his childhood team, the team he has always loved. But do not fear - Newell’s have decided to raffle two free trips to Florida for the match. The draw will be held before a public notary and only those who have purchased their ticket for the Rosario team’s 120th anniversary party can participate.
Special preseason for Messi
A party atmosphere with Garzas fans before the start of the Major League Soccer 2024 is guaranteed and both Messi and Tata Martino will be hoping that as many Rosario fans as possible will watching from the stands.