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The world of sports, especially soccer, was ecstatic when Lionel Messi decided to take his talents to South Beach, Miami. Messi?s decision to join Inter Miami FC had the internet absolutely shaken to its core. Given that he had turned down a huge offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, it drew a lot of attention from celebrities and other notable athletes as well.

One of them was the $228 million-rich Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Milwaukee Bucks star sent out a tweet after Messi?s arrival displaying his excitement. He also went on to predict where Messi will be when the MLS Finals take place.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s predictions come true

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Lionel Messi has always been in the debate about the greatest soccer player of all time. Now whether that is true or not, he certainly is one of the best to ever grace the game in these past few years.

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After Messi?s arrival, not only did the club?s popularity skyrocket but so did its standings. Messi managed to single-handedly lead Inter Miami FC to the MLS Finals where they will be facing Nashville FC.

Upon Messi?s arrival, LeBron James and other notable celebrities had made sure to go see his debut. Giannis Antetokounmpo on the other hand went on to predict something big. The Greek Freak had tweeted, ?Welcome to the MLS Messi!! See you at Nashville.? Now that both Inter Miami FC and Nashville FC are in the MLS Finals, Antetokounmpo sent out another tweet stating, ?I told you I?ll see in Nashville!! Let?s go @NashvilleSC #Finals??

Giannis Antetokounmpo had already predicted that not only will Messi go on to the MLS Finals, but he will be facing none other than Nashville FC too.?

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However, the Bucks star put his money on Nashville even though Lionel Messi has had a huge impact on Inter Miami FC as a player.

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Will Messi win it all in his first year?

Since his arrival, the team?s fan following has seen a huge spike. And the ticket prices too have skyrocketed, including for the Finals match.

Since his arrival, Messi has played in six games, winning all six of them. He has scored nine goals and has had one assist so far – not to mention he is 36 years old, still performing at such a high level.

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The MLS Finals between Nashville and Inter Miami will be jam-packed with numerous more celebrities coming to see one of the best to ever play. Let?s see if Giannis too makes his way to attend the Finals where he bet against Messi!