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The signing of players like Sergio Busquets, Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suarez has brought more media attention to American soccer. Yet, several fans still question the overall quality of the MLS. Now, amid the criticism, Sergio Busquets has stepped in. The Inter Miami star has countered those criticisms and made an interesting La Liga comparison that might raise quite a lot of eyebrows.

The Herons will hope to win multiple trophies this season with the star players leading the team. However, the fans who watch the league will hope for more impact than the previous season.

Sergio Busquets believes the quality of MLS is “way more than people think”

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It was Inter Miami media day for the managers and the players as they started their preparations for the upcoming season. There were various questions asked about La Pulga and the futures of other players amid the transfer window links. Star midfielder Sergio Busquets was also asked about the overall quality of the league amid criticisms from several media experts. The midfielder praising the league said, “I think [MLS] a very good league, way more than people think…the level of the league is not equal to the Spanish league (La Liga), but it’s similar.” 

The comparison of the MLS to La Liga comes from an experienced who has stayed in La Liga with Barcelona for 18 years. Busquets has also made a good start to his Inter Miami career, with 20 matches played so far. He has settled well in the new country and league after spending all his playing career in Spain. Goes without saying, the company of Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba has played an important role as well.

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This shows how high levels, he has continued to maintain at the age of 35. As far as the level of the MLS is concerned, his teammate Lionel Messi had some harsh criticism for the league.

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The World Cup star has made a brilliant start to his Inter Miami career like his teammate. Despite the goals and the trophy, he won in the first year, La Pulga described his feelings about the MLS. While speaking about the chances of Argentina in the Copa America this year, the 36-year-old also called it a minor league. The Argentinian has also faced difficulty on a personal level. Messi has praised the fans for welcoming him into the club and making his life easy on the pitch. However, like his time at PSG, the Inter Miami star continues to adapt off-the pitch because of traffic in Florida.

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Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets will hope that they can win Inter Miami multiple trophies this season. But the question is can they do it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.