After Bringing Soccer Revolution in US, Lionel Messi’s Drastic Decision Might Upset 482,000,000 Fans

Moving to the United States and playing for MLS side Inter Miami was one of the best decisions taken by Lionel Messi. Certainly, his move has benefitted both him as well as his domestic side. However, his latest decision may upset a few.

Having been a driving force behind the meteoric rise in soccer’s popularity in the U.S., his latest decision may leave not a few but all of his 482 million followers on his Instagram disappointed. So what could it be?

A decisive step from Lionel Messi that may upset his fans

Messi’s Instagram account experiences a surge of millions of interactions. The engagement with his posts witnessed a substantial rise, especially following his victory in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and his subsequent move to Inter Miami. Perhaps social media is the only way to connect with Messi. But it seems that is also not a viable option left for many.

While his followers can still leave comments on his photos, one major accessible means of contact is now unavailable. Following Inter Miami’s win against FC Dallas in the round of 16 of the Leagues Cup, the no. 10 posted a photo that garnered an abundance of comments and likes. However, keen-eyed fans observed a significant change. Apparently, Messi is no longer able to receive direct messages (DMs) on his Instagram account.

While a few individuals may hold onto the hope of sending a message, the reality is that when attempted, a notification emerges displaying the message: “Not everyone can send messages to this account.” Indeed, it is a huge blow for his ardent fans, as messaging him did give his fans some kind of excitement.

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It is quite understandable, given Messi’s stature he must receive millions of messages daily. Nevertheless, let’s talk about how the Argentinian superstar brought a wave of soccer to the U.S.

La Pulga brought a wave of soccer to the U.S.

Messi has brought a revolutionary shift to soccer in the United States. The new Florida man continues to captivate soccer fans with his soccer prowess. Likewise, he has also made a promising start for Inter Miami, delivering man-of-the-match performances in every appearance. So far, La Pulga has seven goals and an assist to his name in just four matches.

This is quite an impressive start, given that he has just played one domestic tournament. Messi is yet to make his official debut in the MLS. Certainly, given his form in the past few weeks, it seems fans are definitely in for a treat.

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