Inter Miami’s plans to open a new stadium with Lionel Messi in the team are unlikely to happen in 2025, according to a stadium construction expert.
Team executives had big plans for the 25,000-seat Miami Freedom Park. In 2023, Inter Miami Managing Owner Jorge Mas said, “I can’t wait to welcome our fans to our state-of-the-art stadium and hear the chants as Messi and your Inter Miami players take the pitch for the first time in 2025.” However, despite Mas’ promise to fast-track the project, construction crews are still working on clearing the land, and none of the building of the stadium structure has started.
Messi’s contract with Inter Miami expires at the end of 2025.
Progress of work is slow
After reviewing the progress made to date, stadium expert Denys Schwartz, who worked on the Maracana Stadium project, said, “Based on previous experience, I believe it might take from 24 to 30 months to reach project completion if the construction progress is accelerated.
“The progress of works appears to be slow and it is worth noting that there are significant construction risks associated with structure erection and all finishes required in a project like this, which are yet to occur.”
Schwartz is a civil engineer with over 15 years of experience in major infrastructure projects worldwide, including those related to the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Several deadlines missed
The building of Miami Freedom Park has already missed several deadlines. Initial plans for the new Miami stadium were revealed in July 2018. Thereafter, co-owner David Beckham and Mas said that the stadium would open in 2022. However, it wasn’t until August 2023 that the club broke ground on the former Melreese Country Golf Club. Since then, work has progressed at a slow pace. But at least good news appears to be on the horizon.
“It appears that at least 24 months would be required to complete the stadium,…
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Author : Christopher Harris
Publish date : 2024-07-29 20:02:20
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