2023-08-15 09:21:55
The shocking landing of star Lionel Messi in soccer in the United States will be recounted in a documentary series produced by Apple TV +owner of the rights to the North American League (MLS).
In a statement, Apple TV+ said that the production will consist of six chapters with exclusive access to behind the scenes of the signing of the Albiceleste captain, his first steps at Inter and the madness that has been generated around him in Miami. “The series chronicles Messi’s immersion in the United States, the extraordinary journey and transformation of Inter Miami and, most importantly, the impact it is having on soccer in North America today as ‘MessiManía’ sweeps the continent” , explained the platform in its statement.
At 36, Messi is exceeding enormous expectations in his first adventure outside of European football and he accumulates eight goals in five games with Inter, all of them in the Leagues Cup, the joint tournament with the Mexican league in which Miami is in the semifinals.
Apple TV+, which already announced in June another docuseries regarding Messi’s career and his participation in five World Cups, was involved in the Argentine’s decision to start a new stage in Miami following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain.
Inter offered Messi a contract that is estimated at around 50 million dollars a year until 2025, through which Apple TV+ also gives him a percentage of the profits for new subscribers to the MLS season pass.
The technology giant acquired the rights to exclusively broadcast MLS globally this season with a 10-year contract valued at $2.5 billion.
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