Lionel Messi Joins Hands With Former Brazilian World Cup Winner on an Impressive Feat of Being ‘The Best’ Outside Europe With His Stunning Move to MLS

Lionel Messi has set the soccer world ablaze with his surprise move to Major League Soccer. Fans all around the world had been eagerly waiting for the Argentine’s next move following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain. Many speculated that he would either return to his former club FC Barcelona or take up the lucrative $1.6 billion offer from Al-Hilal.

However, the entire soccer community was taken by surprise when Messi announced his move to MLS side Inter Miami. Lionel Messi is set to join David Beckham’s team for a salary of $54 million a year. With this move, Messi has set himself up for an impressive feat and added another record-breaking achievement to his already long list of accolades.

Lionel Messi adds another page to his accomplishments

Lionel Messi has had a career filled with record-breaking feats and accomplishments. In February, the 35-year-old won the FIFA Best Men’s Player award following his impressive World Cup-winning run with Argentina. He is the current holder of the esteemed prize.

Now, with his move to the MLS, he will become the second player in history to play outside of Europe while holding the title of FIFA’s best player in the world. The only other player to have achieved this feat is Brazilian legend Romario. Romario led Brazil to World Cup glory in 1994 and was elected the best player in the world the same year.

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While holding the title, Romario moved from FC Barcelona to Brazilian club Flamengo. This marked an impressive feat that no one has managed to replicate until now, 28 years later, with Messi’s move to the MLS. However, so far Messi has not officially signed a contract with MLS. But the preparations to live in a new continent already seem to be in place.

Messi is preparing for the next phase of his life

Lionel Messi has yet to finalize the $54 million yearly contract with Inter Miami. However, preparations for his new destination are well underway. He and his family already have a luxurious apartment in the Porsche Tower in Miami, alongside homes of several other notable public figures.

Moreover, they’ve taken care of their children’s education by selecting Miami Country Day School. It is a prestigious international educational center with an average annual tuition fee of approximately $40,000 per student. Also, Gerard Pique and Shakira’s sons are enrolled at this top-tier academic institution.

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It will be interesting to see how Messi fares in the new environment. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.