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New Jersey is the most interested state in Lionel Messi: Study

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New Jersey is the most interested state in Lionel Messi, according to a study by Gambling.com. The study analyzed Google Trends data across all 50 states for the top 10 Messi-related search terms.

New Jersey scored 97.1 out of 100, making it the most interested state in Messi. The other top 10 states most interested in Messi were:

  1. New York (96.9)

  2. California (96.7)

  3. Florida (96.4)

  4. Texas (96.2)

  5. Pennsylvania (96.1)

  6. Illinois (95.9)

  7. Ohio (95.8)

  8. Colorado (95.7)

  9. Washington (95.6)

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The states with the least interest in Messi were:

  1. Wyoming (75.4)

  2. North Dakota (75.5)

  3. South Dakota (75.6)

  4. Montana (75.7)

  5. Idaho (75.8)

  6. Nebraska (75.9)

  7. Kansas (76.0)

  8. Oklahoma (76.1)

  9. Arkansas (76.2)

  10. Mississippi (76.3)

The study suggests that Messi's popularity in the US is concentrated in the northeastern and western states. This is likely due to the fact that these states have a larger population of Spanish speakers and are more exposed to soccer culture.

Overall, the data suggest that Messi is very popular in the US, especially in the northeastern and western states. This is likely due to his status as one of the greatest soccer players of all time and his ability to connect with fans from all over the world.

Why is New Jersey so interested in Lionel Messi?

There are a few reasons why New Jersey could be interested in Lionel Messi. First, New Jersey has a large population of Spanish speakers. According to the 2020 census, 21.3% of New Jersey residents speak Spanish at home. This is the third-highest percentage of Spanish speakers in the US, after California and Florida.

Second, New Jersey is a major center for soccer in the US. The state is home to two professional soccer teams — the New York Red Bulls and the New York City FC. This exposure to soccer culture likely contributes to the high level of interest in Messi in the state.

Finally, New Jersey is home to a large number of people who have immigrated from Argentina, Messi's home country. This connection to Argentina likely further fuels the interest in Messi in the state.

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Messi Mania good for Inter Miami

The high level of interest in Lionel Messi in New Jersey is good news for Inter Miami. The club is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The high level of interest in Messi in the US as a whole is also good news for Inter Miami. The club is hoping to attract new fans from all over the country, and Messi's arrival is sure to help them achieve that goal.

When is Messi's first game with Miami?

According to the Associated Press, Messi has announced that he is coming to Major League Soccer to play for Inter Miami, with his contract set to be signed in time for a planned debut match on July 21.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Miami soccer team: Messi to play for Inter Miami CF