Gerard Pique’s Friend Fires a 6-Word Jibe Following Lionel Messi’s MLS Decision, Comparing $600 Million Club to His Kings League Team

The soccer community has been abuzz following Lionel Messi‘s announcement to join MLS side, Inter Miami. He did so instead of returning to his former club Barcelona or accepting the lucrative offer from Saudi club Al-Hilal. Lionel Messi, a seven-time Ballon d’Or winner and regarded by many as one of the greatest players of all time, has made a surprising move to a club with a value of $600 million, which ranks 11th in value in the MLS.

This decision has been the talk of the soccer world in recent times. Fans and pundits have been discussing the potential impact of Messi’s move on the MLS. However, it seems that the most interesting response thus far has come from a close friend of Messi’s ex-teammate, Gerard Pique.

Gerard Pique’s friend quick jibe and Messi’s new team

Popular Twitch streamer, Ibai Llanos, who is also a team owner in Pique’s Kings League, recently took to Instagram to share his thoughts on Messi’s new club. In a quick jibe, Llanos shared a photo of Messi wearing the light pink jersey of Inter Miami and wrote, “It looks like Porcinos, no kidding”.

For those who are not familiar with Porcinos FC, it is the club led by Ibai Llanos himself for Gerard Piqué’s King’s League. The reference by Llanos to his own team’s pink jersey was a quick jibe at Messi’s new club’s jersey’s similarity. While Llanos’ comment may seem like a harmless joke at first glance, it is still quite interesting.

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The comparison of a club that is the 11th most valued club in MLS to a club created for a league with only one season of history may seem like an unconventional one. However, it is clear that Llanos’ comment was not a derogatory one towards Inter Miami, but simply a comparison of the two clubs’ pink jerseys.

As for Messi’s decision to join Inter Miami, it is a significant one for the MLS. As this move brings in one of the greatest soccer players of all time. So far the move has made huge waves in the US soccer scene.

The impact of Lionel Messi following the announcement

The recent announcement of Lionel Messi joining Inter Miami has caused a major stir in the soccer community. The 7-time Ballon d’Or winner’s arrival has been warmly welcomed by numerous prominent athletes in America. This announcement has also resulted in a massive increase in Inter Miami’s social media following.

Their Instagram handle now has 6.7 million followers, up from 1 million before the announcement. Also, the club’s value is predicted to reach $1 billion following his arrival. There is no denying that Messi’s joining has made a colossal impact on Inter Miami.

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