Lionel Messi Claimed to Be ‘Bigger’ Than Inter Miami and MLS, as Exec Hints at a Long-Term Deal in USA

Lionel Messi has elevated Inter Miami’s performance to unprecedented heights. Since La Pulga set foot in the MLS, Inter Miami’s fortunes have witnessed a landmark change. This impact by the Argentine has made the club one of the strongest in MLS. Following his outstanding performance, Inter Miami executive hints at a long-term deal for Messi in the USA.

Before Messi’s introduction, Inter Miami faced challenging times at the bottom of the table due to their poor performances. However, with the inclusion of La Pulga, the team has not encountered any losses. In fact, they’ve emerged victorious in the Leagues Cup and are currently in the US Open Cup finals.

Inter Miami executive hints at a long-term deal for Lionel Messi

Messi completed a stunning move to the American club, joining them on a free transfer after leaving Paris Saint-Germain. About the impact Messi has made since his arrival, Inter Miami executive Xavier Asensi has hailed the seven-time Ballon D’or winner, considering his immense popularity.

In an interview with MARCA, Asensi hinted at a long-term deal for the Argentine. When asked, “Do you see Leo until 2025, as you have signed, or will you see each other year by year?” He said, “The idea is 2023, 2024, and 2025… or more. Hopefully beyond that. An incredible thing happens here: one player, Leo, is bigger than a whole club or a whole league. A new stadium is coming; the 2026 World Cup is coming; then the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles…. A lot of things will happen here.”

Xavier Asensi spent 11 years as an executive at Barcelona until he joined Inter Miami in 2021. He has re-joined forces there with Lionel Messi, who signed for the MLS side earlier this summer.

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Messi has been in red-hot form since joining Inter Miami, scoring 11 goals in his first nine appearances. With La Pulga, Inter Miami hasn’t lost a match. However, Miami is set to be without their star man for the next couple of weeks.

Messi will be missing in home game vs. Sporting KC

Inter Miami will have to make do without Lionel Messi for a key set of MLS games after seeing him named in Argentina’s squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Argentina will face Ecuador in Buenos Aires on September 7, three days before an away fixture against Bolivia. Messi will be expected to join the reigning world champions at the start of next week, meaning he could miss Miami’s next MLS encounter against LAFC on September 4.

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will definitely be absent when Tata Martino’s side play hosts Sporting KC on September 10 but should be back in Florida for a clash against Atlanta United six days later. Messi’s absence will undoubtedly be a significant test for the team. Can Inter Miami produce the same results without their star man? What do you think? Let us know in the comments!!

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