Liga MX and MLS have been thinking about a merger for a long time. A joint league could also attract Messi and Ronaldo, according to Mikel Arriola.
Liga MX President Mikel Arriola has expressed his desire to lure Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo to North America. The Mexican league and the MLS have been in talks about a merger for some time. As Arriola pointed out, an American-Mexican league could also be attractive to the two best footballers in the world.
“We would be one of the best leagues in the world,” said the 45-year-old when asked about the possible merger ESPN: “The next step would be to have Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo here [Mexiko, Anm. d. Red.] or in the US, maybe in the final stages of their careers. “
FC Barcelona: Lionel Messi is not averse to a move to the USA
Messi has not been averse to moving to the US in the past. “I’ve always said that I have the impression that I would enjoy the experience of living in the United States, playing in this league and living this life, but whether it happens or not I don’t know,” he said the Barca star interviewed in December The sixth.
Ronaldo, whose contract with Juventus expires next year, has also been linked to MLS clubs. Above all, David Beckham’s club, Inter Miami, is a possible target.
Infantino on merger plans between MLS and Liga MX: “Could definitely be the best league in the world”
A merger of the MLS and the Liga MX has been on the agenda for several years. MLS boss Don Garber said in December that such a step was still “far away”. FIFA President Gianni Infantino, however, expressed his support for the plans at a press conference last week.
“I think the potential in the USA and Mexico is enormous, in each country separately,” said the Swiss: “But of course it would be incredible if they could bring these two leagues together. It could well be the best league in the world . “
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