Why Inter Miami's Lionel Messi deal isn't done yet; MLS, Apple pushing for All-Star involvement

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Why Inter Miami's Lionel Messi deal isn't done yet; MLS, Apple pushing for All-Star involvement
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Lionel Messi's announcement of his intention to join Inter Miami was one of the most important moments in the history of MLS. It was also one the league was not prepared for. PaulTenorio, MLSist and TomBogert explain why a deal still isn't done.

It was also one for which the league was not prepared.

The proposed contract includes the option to purchase an equity stake in Inter Miami, and part of the deal also necessitates discussions with Apple regarding revenue share on new subscriptions for the MLS Season Pass service. A source briefed on the current negotiations said the Apple deal will be based on revenue driven by new international subscribers.

The summer transfer window opens in MLS on July 5. After that point, Messi can be added to rosters and eligible for selection in official competitions. Messi is currently in China with the Argentina national team, but it has been reported that he is expected to depart before the team goes to Indonesia on June 19th in order to go on vacation. When he joins Inter Miami is very much still a part of negotiations.

A source familiar with D.C. United’s All-Star plans say that the club has been told that whether Messi participates in those festivities in any way is largely up to the player himself; the club, that source said, has been told that Messi wants to make a decision on his involvement after taking some time off.What remains unclear is what exactly Messi’s involvement in the All-Star Game, which would presumably come before he plays a competitive minute for Inter Miami, would entail. One source at D.

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