With his move to Inter Miami, Lionel Messi also became a big name in the USA. The famous “Time” magazine named the world footballer Sportsman of the Year. The Argentinian could also expect a sporting Christmas present.
A year ago, Messi won the World Cup with Argentina. The following summer he moved from Paris Saint Germain to Major League Soccer (MLS) to Inter Miami, where he sparked a euphoria that even made the Beckham mania (2007-2012 at LA Galaxy) fade.
“Messi has achieved what once seemed impossible – to transform the USA into a football country,” writes Time. Celebrities like LeBron James and Kim Kardashian became Messi fans. Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham was so amazed after Messi’s first appearance, including a goal, in the 2-1 win against Mexican club Cruz Azul on July 22nd that he told his wife Victoria: “I’m not even “Sure if I can drive our car home.”
Luis Suarez to Miami? US media are speculating that the star strikers will be reunited
To make the 36-year-old Messi feel even more comfortable in Miami, Beckham wants to bring URU superstar Luis Suarez (36) from the Brazilian first division club Gremo Proto Alegre. This is reported by the always well-informed “Miami Herald”. This would mean Messi would have another former Barca friend at his side – alongside Busquets and Jordi Alba. If that wasn’t the perfect Christmas present for the eight-time world footballer!
2023-12-06 11:39:40
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