Lionel Messi's arrival in the Bay Area for a match against the San Jose Earthquakes has stirred tremendous excitement among soccer fans. With 505 million Instagram followers, he is touted as the biggest sports star globally. The event is anticipated to attract fans willing to pay high prices for tickets, with even the cheapest ones exceeding $300. Messi's popularity resonates especially with younger audiences, and local sentiments reflect a strong desire to catch a glimpse of the legendary soccer player.
"Messi on Instagram has more followers than Tom Brady, than Ohtani, Steph Curry combined, Lebron James. This is the biggest sports star in the world," MLS journalist Favian Renkel said.
"This is the one game where if you got a lot of money in the Bay Area you're gonna be there," he said. "It's Messi man, what else can you expect? High prices, you got to see the legend and pay to see him."
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