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Lionel Messi is currently enjoying his short vacation. While the other players are reaping the benefits of the European offseason, the World Cup winner will soon need to reach Miami. Honestly, the soccer fans in America cannot wait to see him! Prior to his life-changing move to the MLS, he decided to spend some quality time with his family. As of today, Messi is back in his hometown.

A fan recently posted a heartwarming video of the Argentine having a good time with his family. His wife Antonela Roccuzzo and his youngest son accompanied the soccer legend for a cycling session.

Lionel Messi spends his offseason with his family on the cycle!

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Currently, the World Cup winner is enjoying his life in Rosario. A few days ago, he shocked everyone by agreeing to a deal with David Beckham’s soccer club. While everyone thought that he would re-dawn his favorite FC Barcelona jersey, he had other plans. In probably a month’s time, he will now unexpectedly sport the Inter Miami jersey.

But as of now, he is peacefully spending his brief vacation with his family. Just yesterday, a video of the Argentine riding his bicycle has gone viral on social media. The fan who shot the video was in the car, quietly approaching them from behind.

Messi and his family were biking around in their private neighborhood in Funes. Roccuzzo and Ciro gave him company on their own bicycles. While they were having a good time, Messi realized that there was a camera following them. He immediately turned behind and waved at the fan. From the looks of it, he was in quite a good mood.

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The Argentine soccer’s legend decision to relocate to the US was quite an interesting one. Let’s study the potential impact of Messi’s arrival to the MLS.

Messi’s arrival could help the MLS locally promote itself

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The soccer fanbase in America is a very stagnant one. A few states in the country love watching Liga MX, especially the Hispanic community. A few other states love watching the MLS and the English Premier League. But it ends there. The local soccer league of the country has severely struggled to become a weekly television ritual in most American households.

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But this situation can now seemingly get better. Soccer fans in the US are massive fans of the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cup. Interestingly, America is one of the hosts of the upcoming World Cup in 2026. But with the arrival of Messi, the US Soccer Federation, and the MLS can be confident in acquiring a fanbase that also appreciates the local soccer league in the next few years.

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