The Messi effect in 2024 helps Inter Miami dominate the top 10 most watched football teams in the US, knocking Real Madrid and Barcelona out.
Inter Miami had an emotional 2024, winning the MLS Supporters’ Shield but being eliminated in the first round of the MLS Cup. However, the “Messi effect” continued to assert its appeal, helping the team become the most famous club in the US, surpassing giants like Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Real Madrid and Barcelona both have huge fan bases in the US. However, the only European team to make the top 10 most searched sports teams is Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. Under Xabi Alonso, they had a historic season, winning the Bundesliga title with 90 points.
However, this achievement is still not enough for them to overcome the attraction of Messi and his teammates. As a result, Inter Miami still maintains its position as the most popular football team in the “land of the stars and stripes”, as they also hold this position in 2023.
According to AS, Inter Miami is the most searched club on Google in the US in 2024. In fact, in the ranking of the most searched sports teams, Inter Miami is only third, behind the Los Angeles Dodgers (baseball) and the New York Yankees (baseball).
In addition, the FBref website recently revealed Messi’s strong influence. Specifically, this website said that the Argentine superstar is the most searched soccer player in the US in 2024 with a huge gap compared to other competitors.
Accordingly, the Inter Miami star dominated with the most searches in 35 US states, far surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo (only 5 states).
By 2025, this will be the biggest season in Inter Miami’s history, with Beckham’s team not only playing in MLS but also returning to the Leagues Cup, the CONCACAF Champions Cup and a new Club World Cup.
