“It Is Strange” – Lionel Messi and David Beckham’s Team Blamed for Sabotaging Star Player’s Future Due to MLS Rules

The arrival of Lionel Messi to Inter Miami has taken the USA by storm. It’s the first time MLS attracted a player at the peak of his powers and performing well for the club. Therefore, fans are excited at the prospect of the Argentinian playing for the club and await his debut. However, there is another side to the coin. When Messi arrives at David Beckham’s Inter Miami, some players might need to leave the club. The controversial designated player rule is called into question considering the current situation with the club. 

Hence, one of the first stars of Inter Miami, Rodolfo Pizarro, explained his disappointment with Messi’s arrival. Thus, the Mexican soccer player came up with his side of the story because the attention will always be on Messi. There are other soccer players in the world, right? 

Inter Miami player opens up on disappointment!

Before Messi’s arrival, the Designated Player of Inter Miami was Pizarro. Not anymore! According to Miami Herald, Pizarro stated in disappointment, “We all know with the moves the team is making that that there’s a possibility any of us could be gone to another team and we’ll see what happens the next few days. It is strange and has happened to former teammates. They are here one day, gone the next. I think this is the only league in the world that does this, but these are the rules, and we must follow them.” 

The Designated Player rule suggests a team can sign up to three players. The player’s wages can be paid beyond the salary cap of the league. It helps the MLS compete with the other European leagues in bringing in world-class players. When Pizarro arrived at the club, he received a contract of $3.35 million per year. But compared to Messi’s, it is just peanuts. The Argentinian will earn over $60 million per year. As per reports, he is being traded to the LA Galaxy. 

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Pizarro, Leo Campana, and Gregore are currently the club’s three designated players. With rumors of Messi’s teammates like Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba looking to sign for the MLS side, there could be departures from the club. 

Lionel Messi arrives with much fanfare

Before Messi’s arrival, the Mexican became the first designated player of the team. He scored seven goals and created 13 assists in 58 games. But, the club has not performed well in recent times, and things have not worked out for the club. It’s difficult for a player to adjust to the new surroundings but having to leave the club soon. Thus, Pizarro is confused about the rule and wants a change. 

Lionel Messi came to the club, and the focus will be on him. Quite clearly, ticket sales rose in the excitement of the dazzling World Cup winner’s arrival. For now, every MLS player could succumb to the sidelines following the Argentinian’s arrival. After all, he is Messi!

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