We Don’t Do Small Corruption: World Cup Tickets, Messi’s Miami Extension, and the NWSL Money Wave

Ticket chaos, Messi’s Miami deal, and a corruption scandal that could only happen in Turkey—this week, Asli Pelit and Michael LoRé dive into the messy business of the world’s game.With World Cup 2026 tickets already hitting $25,000 on resale, they ask: has football’s biggest event become too elite for real fans? Asli recalls Brazil 2014’s accessible magic, while Michael calls today’s market a test of FIFA’s soul.Then, Messi extends with Inter Miami through 2028—just in time for Freedom Park’s debut—but can MLS handle a future without salary caps? Asli says yes. Michael says chaos.They wrap with Turkey’s betting probe into 150 referees—proving, as Asli jokes, “we don’t do small corruption.”Tune in as Finance of Football takes on greed, glory, and the price of passion in the modern game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Asli Pelit and Michael LoRé tackle soaring World Cup ticket prices, Messi’s Miami extension, NWSL’s investor boom, and a Turkish betting scandal that proves—when it comes to corruption—some leagues don’t think small.

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