Lionel Messi scores, wins and is happy. He talks about his move to the USA, possible titles with Miami and his time in Paris.
Miami’s Lionel Messi answers a question during a press conference. – Marta Lavandier/AP/dpa
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Lionel Messi feels very comfortable in Miami after moving to the USA. Instead of going to Paris in 2021, he actually wanted to stay at FC Barcelona. In the League Cup, he could win his first title with Inter Miami on Saturday. Lionel Messi wants the MLS to a better international standing.
Lionel Messi has raved about his new football hometown of Miami and talked about his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain in 2021. “My move to Paris wasn’t what I wanted.” It was his wish to stay at FC Barcelona, he said at his first Inter Miami press conference.
Lionel Messi at his tearful farewell press conference at FC Barcelona. – Keystone
It was not a special sporting success story between PSG and Messi. Especially no great love after the Argentine had to leave his heart club Barcelona after around two decades. The massively indebted Catalans could no longer afford the 36-year-old.
Messi already has nine goals for Miami
After his contract with PSG expired, Messi, unlike some international football stars, turned down an offer from Saudi Arabia. Instead, he moved to the United States to join co-owner David Beckham’s club.
Inter Miami’s owner David Beckham piloted Lionel Messi to the United States. – Keystone
Since arriving, Miami has won six straight Leagues Cup games and is set to win its first title. The final is this Saturday (local time) against Nashville. The world champion in Inter-Dress has already scored nine goals.
Miami «opposite of Paris»
He hasn’t regretted the change of continents, even if he still has to get used to the hot and humid weather in Miami. Otherwise it is the opposite of Paris, where he had a difficult time, said Messi. The fact that Miami is a city with a lot of Latinos also makes it easier, he emphasized.
Was the Miami move the right move for Lionel Messi?
59%
Yes, he can end his career there.
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Yes, he can end his career there.
41%
No, he’s still way too good for MLS.
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No, he’s still way too good for MLS.
It’s the most important thing and the healthiest thing to feel good about and enjoy what you’re doing, Messi explained. He now wants to help the MLS to achieve an even better international standing. “There are all the prerequisites for top football here,” he told ESPN. It’s time to take the next step.
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2023-08-18 18:03:27
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