Neymar said that Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami will be a game changer for Major League Soccer.
Last week, Messi announced his decision to join Inter Miami once his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires at the end of this month.
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“I’m sure Leo will change the league in the United States,” said Neymar. “I think the league will become a lot more popular. So everyone needs to take the opportunity and enjoy watching him play because unfortunately nothing lasts forever.”
Messi had offers to return to former club Barcelona and could have joined Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal but ultimately chose Inter Miami – the MLS team of which David Beckham is co-owner.
Neymar, who played with Messi at Barca and PSG, has mixed feelings about Messi’s decision, which promises to be the biggest signing in MLS’s 27-year history.
“I’m sad and happy at the same time,” said the Brazilian striker. “I already knew. Messi is one of my best friends, a gift that football has given me. I had the opportunity to meet him, play with him and then develop a wonderful friendship. So I knew he wanted to come here [Miami], and we talked about it. I told him he would be very happy in the city because of the lifestyle and the opportunity to live and play here in Miami.
Neymar supported the Miami Heat during the NBA Finals. On Friday, he was in the Kaseya Center audience and was joined by his Brazilian teammate and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior as the Heat took on the Denver Nuggets in Game 4.
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2023-06-13 00:19:04
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