“For Him It’s Like Peanuts” – Gerard Pique Gets Candid on Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami Move, Hailing Frequent Wins With David Beckham’s Side

Since Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami, he has changed the fortunes of the club. The Argentine’s 11 goals in 11 matches have revitalized American soccer culture, as fans eagerly tune in to see him toying with opposition defenders. Leo’s Barcelona teammate, Gerard Pique, in a recent media appearance, emphasized his impact and iterated that the league is too easy for Messi.

Appearing on the YouTube channel ‘The Club,’ Pique described MLS’ level to be “peanuts” in front of Lionel Messi. While this metaphor for the league is a tad too extreme, an argument against it is also hard to back, given La Pulga’s performances.

MLS is peanuts for Lionel Messi, claims ex-teammate Gerard Pique

Speaking at a studio in Barcelona, the ‘Pokerstars’ representative was interviewed by the panel of ‘The Club’. Over the course of 30 minutes, the Barcelona legend was asked a host of questions including his intention to be part of the MLS.

While he shot down the opportunity, he voluntarily drove the spotlight on Messi and his impact in the MLS. While the world is marveling at the Argentine’s exploits, Pique reveals he isn’t surprised at all.

“I believe Messi is the greatest of all time,” announced Pique. “After winning the World Cup and arriving in MLS, I knew the impact would be great. In terms of quality, the level there is not as high as in Europe. So for him, it’s like peanuts,” boldly said the ex-Barcelona star drawing everyone’s laughter in the room. 

Gerard Pique also revealed that apart from American soccer fans, David Beckham may be the happiest man with Messi’s performances.

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The Inter Miami owner is simply astounded by the turnaround that the 36-year-old has spearheaded since his arrival in Miami.

Pique reveals David Beckham is ecstatic with Inter Miami’s season so far

Before La Pulga joined Inter Miami, the Herons languished at the bottom in all underlying attacking metrics. They also found themselves at the bottom of the MLS,  and also trophyless. Cut to Messi’s arrival and the entire landscape of the club has changed.

For starters, the 7-time Ballon d’Or winner has kept them unbeaten in the season so far and has lifted their maiden Leagues Cup in just 2 months. Commercial impressions and revenue have also skyrocketed thanks to the World Cup winner’s arrival.

Safe to say, an instant impact like this is every soccer club owner’s dream. David Beckham is no different as revealed by Gerard Pique. The duo met in Croatia recently where Beckham expressed his excitement and happiness about Leo’s impact with Pique. “I met with him [David Beckham] one week ago while I was on holiday in Croatia. We had lunch together, and we talked a little bit,” revealed Pique.

“He’s very excited about this project in Miami with Inter Miami, and he’s happy now because they were last before Messi arrived and now they’re winning,” said the former defender. 

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