“He Has Asked Me” – Big Blow for America as Lionel Messi Influences $1,633,700-Rated Superstar Potentially Ditching USA for Argentina

Lionel Messi, the Argentine icon, has been a great influence on the club and teammates since he stepped in for Inter Miami. Messi’s illustrious performances for the Herons had sparked a remarkable turnaround in their fortunes. In the meantime, La Pulga also gave his honest opinion to an Inter Miami starlet about the country he should represent in international soccer.

Inter Miami recently made the headlines with a number of world-class signings including Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets. During a recent interview, one such homegrown player of Inter Miami regarded that Lionel Messi’s advice on a certain aspect of his career could impact his decision for the upcoming years.

The Argentine’s thought on Cremaschi’s national team selection

Benjamin Cremaschi, an academy talent at Inter Miami, was born in the United States. But he is eligible to play for both the USA and Albiceleste due to his Argentine ancestry. The former Weston Academy player was called up to the Argentina U-20 team in 2022. Unfortunately, he was not included in the World Cup squad due to the age category. Cremaschi was also a part of the U-20 team in America. He played in a friendly match against the senior team before the 2022 World Cup.

It would be a crucial decision for the starlet to choose between the national teams for his international career, while both countries were eager to land the academy talent in their squad. In this instance, Cremaschi said, “Not easy, but not thinking about it right now. I’ve been in contact with both federations & I know it’s a decision I eventually have to make but there’s time”.

He earned a regular position and rose through the ranks after his impressive performances in the academy since 2021. The US-born starlet made his first-team debut in March 2023 and teamed up with Lionel Messi this season to play an incredible stint in the Leagues Cup. Accordingly, Cremaschi had a mere inclination to play for Argentina with La Pulga endorsing his opinion in favor of his homeland.

The $1,633,700 rich superstar said, “I’ve spoken about it with Messi. He has asked me and I love Argentina”. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi had already made an impact on his teammates in Miami, leading the team to their first final in the club’s history.

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The positive influence of Lionel Messi on Inter Miami

Lionel Messi ended Inter Miami’s winless streak and helped them reach the Leagues Cup final, a month after his arrival. He helped the team develop and establish themselves as a better side in US soccer. Mainly through his commitment and impressive performances in each game. The 7-time Ballon d’Or winner has scored 9 goals in 6 games. He’s formed a strong partnership with Josef Martinez and Robert Taylor in the attacking third.

The former Barcelona icon has consistently maintained a positive presence in the locker room. He’s been motivating the team to play their best as they face Nashville in the Leagues Cup final this Saturday.

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