After Chicago Bulls Comparison, America’s Highest Paid Athlete Lionel Messi Enters Billionaire Michael Jordan Territory

Lionel Messi has done wonders for Inter Miami. His signing has taken the club to extraordinary heights. Messi’s arrival has changed the dynamism of the Florida-based club. It’s common to get praise from critics and pundits, but when a rival team’s boss compares you with an NBA legend you know the kind of impact you’ve made. If that wasn’t enough, La Pulga has just entered the same territory as the 6x NBA Championship winner, Michael Jordan.

Michael Jordan was phenomenal for the Chicago Bulls, winning the NBA title 3 consecutive times in 1991, 1992, and 1993. Chicago Fire FC boss recently made some stringing similarities between Lionel Messi and the basketball pro.

Now catch Lionel Messi’s journey with Inter Miami

Lionel Messi’s run in the Leagues Cup has been nothing short of a fairytale for the Inter Miami fans. The Argentinean’s single-handed dominance showcased why he belongs to the ‘best of the best’ category. With his new upcoming documentary, fans will be able to witness the journey first-hand.

Apple TV+ and Inter Miami in collaboration are bringing out a documentary on Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami journey. The journey will probably focus on the team’s Leagues Cup run, which earned David Beckham‘s side their first silverware. The documentary is titled ‘Messi meets America’ and is scheduled to premiere on October 11th. However, what is the connection with Michael Jordan?

With this documentary, La Pulga has entered the same league as Michael Jordan, who also has a documentary made on his last season with Chicago Bulls. Jordan’s documentary titled ‘The Last Dance’ was released on Netflix in 2020 and met with rave reviews.

However, why did Chicago Fire FC’s manager, Frank Klopas, compare Lionel Messi to Michael Jordan? And on what lines did he do so? The striking points made by the Chicago Fire FC’s manager are true in all sense.

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Frank Klopas compares Michael Jordan to Lionel Messi

Chicago Fire head coach Frank Klopas drew a parallel between Inter Miami currently and the Chicago Bulls during Michael Jordan’s era. He highlights how both teams benefited from the presence of iconic figures. However, he stated that Messi’s absence does not diminish Inter Miami’s potential.

He commends the club’s excellent additions during the secondary transfer window, emphasizing their continuous growth and competitiveness. Comparing Lionel Messi to Michael Jordan, Klopas underscores their shared ability to provide a crucial edge to their respective teams. While the Herons boast strength, the coach acknowledges that Messi’s presence could potentially transform them into a powerhouse. Klopas also hinted at the exciting prospects ahead.

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