Lionel Messi-Michael Jordan Similarities Seem Endless as $600 Million Worth Franchise Member Draws Yet Another Parallel

Lionel Messi has taken the United States by storm after joining Inter Miami in the MLS. The move initially received some amount of backlash. However, the superstar’s impressive performances have shut down the critics. With his magical left foot, Messi has been dazzling American fans. Furthermore, just after a few months on U.S. soil, Messi has already been compared to legendary names like Michael Jordan.

Even though this is his first year in the league, Messi has already won every major accolade. Many celebrities have already queued up to watch the diminutive Argentinian’s masterclass in the MLS. Notably, superstars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Gerard Butler, Selena Gomez, and so forth have been wowed by him.

Lionel Messi is once again compared to Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan is the epitome of success in the world of sports. From winning championships to becoming a billionaire, Jordan has dominated almost every field he set his eyes on. Given Lionel Messi’s dominance and success on the soccer field, it is no surprise when he is compared to MJ. Recently, Hollywood star Owen Wilson compared Messi to the 6x NBA champion.

Now, it is Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino has compared the legends. During a recent interview, Martino was asked how Messi has adapted over the years compared to NBA superstars like Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James.

The head coach noted that Messi has a similar mentality to all the legends mentioned. According to a report from Diario AS, Martino said, “So in that sense that?s what these athletes all have in common. The way they compete.?The way that they?re always trying to be the best.”

He stated the Argentinian has had the same mentality since he was 17 years old and it has not changed. He also said that these stars try to be the best to help their teams achieve success.

Owen Wilson’s interaction with Lionel Messi

Owen Wilson compared Lionel Messi to Michael Jordan while talking about the anticipation of watching the 2022 World Cup winner. The actor recounted that he once watched Jordan play and stated that the excitement of watching Messi perform is the same.

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The star stated that he is a huge fan of Messi and noted that he was happy when the soccer star lifted the World Cup. After the game, the 7x Ballon d’Or winner embraced Wilson and also signed the jerseys of the actor’s children.

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