Inter Miami Sign Lionel Messi’s Brother-in-Law as Argentina’s Star’s Influence Grows in USA

When Inter Miami set their sights on signing Lionel Messi, they went all-in. David Beckham’s soccer franchise spared no effort to ensure their star player felt at home. From signing his former Barcelona teammates to embracing his soccer ethos, the Florida-based club left no stone unturned in their quest to create a Messi-centric soccer haven. Yet, remarkably, his influence has now extended beyond the pitch, leading Inter Miami to make a surprising move—signing none other than his brother-in-law.

From packed stadiums to Inter Miami’s domestic success, Lionel Messi’s influence has been visible in the US considering the Herons won their first piece of silverware weeks after the World Cup winner moved to Fort Lauderdale.

Inter Miami signs Lionel Messi’s brother-in-law

You must have heard of renowned players like Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo enrolling their kids in the youth setup of the club they play for. However, you would have rarely heard about any family member inking a pro deal other than their own children. Well, that changed recently when Inter Miami signed Messi’s brother-in-law, Tuli Arellano.

Apparently, the MLS side has signed Tuli Arellano as the under-19 coach of Inter Miami. He posted about his new appointment on social media, with the caption, “Ready for what’s coming.” Notably, he is in a relationship with Maria Sol Messi, the sister of Leo Messi. The young man hails from the same neighborhood as the Messi family, La Bajada. Hence, he is acquainted with all its members.

Earlier, Arellano was a soccer coach for Florida’s under-19 team. He even won the South Division of the Florida United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) with the team. Certainly, he will be looking to help Miami’s youth setup win silverware, just like Lionel Messi is doing with Inter Miami’s senior team. Moreover, it is also a testament to La Pulga’s growing influence in the United States.

The Inter Miami skipper has led his side to an emphatic Leagues Cup win. He was also looking to clinch the US Open Cup, but the striker missed it due to an injury, resulting in Miami losing the final. Speaking of which, what’s the update on his injury?

Injury update on Lionel Messi

The fortunes of the Miami-based club have taken a downturn following Messi’s muscle injury. In his absence, Inter Miami suffered a setback, losing the US Open Cup final with a score of 2-1 to the Houston Dynamo earlier this week. He even missed the previous two MLS fixtures. Following the match, Tata Martino insisted on keeping patience with La Pulga in the upcoming league matches.

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However, a pundit claims that Lionel Messi’s injury is more than fatigue. In fact, he may be required to remain sidelined for the remaining games. These are indeed concerning times for Miami, with their playoff qualification hopes teetering on the edge.

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