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It has been an impactful last week for American sports, with Lionel Messi’s entry into the American Sports sphere. The $600 million worth star has signed a tremendous deal with David Beckham-owned Inter Miami to become the highest-paid athlete on US soil. With this deal, the Argentine has overtaken the likes of some top players across different sports like Tiger Woods,?LeBron James,?Patrick Mahomes, and others on the highest-paid athletes list.

This deal has disrupted the US market, and now MLB legend Alex Rodriguez has added more to it with a special request. Rodriguez, currently covering the London Series in London, shared a message with Messi while juggling on the streets. Well, let us see what is What was his special request?

Millionaire Alex Rodriguez shows off his soccer skills with a special request to Lionel Messi

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Former New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez has been a star since his retirement. He has found success in his business deals that have taken him into one of the biggest business owners in the world. But his love for baseball has not fallen short, and he often engages with it as a mentor and broadcaster. Continuing it, Rodriguez is in Europe and will cover the MLB London Series on June 24 and June 25.

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Though being an athlete, his interaction with soccer was bound to happen. Given that Messi will play for Miami in the future, Rodriguez wanted to connect with the superstar. And while showing his ball control skills, Alex had a request for Messi. He shared the same on his Instagram account. The post read, “@leomessi, I?m going to need some lessons when I get back to Miami.”

 

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Alex’s comments have come amidst the promotions of the MLB London series. He, alongside his former teammate Derek Jeter and rival David Ortiz, will be a part of the broadcasting team.

Three MLB superstars to be part of the London Series!

The three MLB stars, including Alex Rodriguez, will be in the broadcasting box during the contest between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals. This is the second time any MLB teams will play out of the US. The series will happen after a gap of three years and will take place at the London stadium. Given the rivalry, it is sure to be an exciting affair.

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Also, when the three former players join off the field, they expect the athletic spirit on the field to go off the field. Alex already brought another skill and could add more to the meeting between them. With help from Messi, he could move ahead of his fellow former athletes.

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What are your thoughts on this story? Will the world see something exciting in the future between Alex and Messi? Share your assessments in the comments box.

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