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Fans will soon have the chance to walk a mile in Lionel Messi’s shoes.
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If you’ve ever wanted to briefly step into Lionel Messi’s boots for a day, The Messi Experience is probably the closest you’ll get.
This “immersive adventure” will kick off the world tour in Miami in April 2024, providing fans with a new perspective on the Argentinian’s legendary career.
Presented by multimedia companies Primo Entertainment and Moment Factory, ‘The “Messi Experience” promises “an immersive technology experience rich in interactivity, engaging stage design and engaging storytelling.”
The experience features “state-of-the-art technology” using 360-degree mapping technology, 3D visuals and artificial intelligence to fully immerse fans in scenes from Messi’s life and career.
It will also feature nine installations with digital and physical games to help fans learn the skills that make Messi one of the greatest players of all time.
Messi said in a statement: “I am delighted to be part of this project that allows fans to get a closer look at my journey on and off the pitch.”
“Throughout my career, I have always strived to inspire and connect with people through my passion for football. “This experience will provide a unique opportunity to relive the most memorable moments and feel the ways that have shaped my life. emotions. ”
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Messi is officially the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer.
Messi signed with Major League Soccer side Inter Miami in July after his contract at Paris Saint-Germain expired, and he reportedly turned down a more lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia.
The 36-year-old finally clinched the title he has most coveted in his career when he guided Argentina to victory at the World Cup in Qatar in December.
Messi has won four Champions League titles and 10 La Liga titles with Barcelona, and has won a record seven Ballon d’Or awards.
The Major League Soccer Players Association announced that Messi is currently the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer, with a guaranteed deposit of more than $20 million.
Messi’s base salary is $12 million, according to the guide, and the Argentine is contracted to the club until the end of the 2025 MLS season.
The spending is already delivering some return on investment after Messi guided Inter Miami to their first major trophy in the club’s history and lifted the League Cup just a month after joining.
In July, Inter Miami shareholder Jorge Mas said in an interview with Spanish media El Pais that Messi would earn between $50 and $60 million per year.
Mas confirmed to El Pais that the 35-year-old’s salary will be guaranteed and once he retires, he will become part of the club’s ownership, with profits deducted from MLS’s broadcast deal with Apple TV and team gear. adidas sales.
The managing owner noted that the Apple TV provision was “very important” to completing the agreement.