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CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 12: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States celebrates his goal during a game between Mexico and USMNT at TQL Stadium on November 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Dorton/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

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CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 12: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States celebrates his goal during a game between Mexico and USMNT at TQL Stadium on November 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Dorton/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
Christian Pulisic, the homegrown talent of USMNT, has started explosively since joining AC Milan. Pulisic holds high esteem for Lionel Messi and his decision to join Inter Miami. Further, the former Chelsea forward proposed ideas that would help attract a bigger American audience to the sport.
Pulisic holds a distinct perspective on the points system of scoring goals in soccer. Accordingly, the USMNT star highlighted the loopholes in the gameplay, suggesting innovative ideas to enhance the entertainment value and the global appeal of soccer.
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What improvement did Christian Pulisic suggest for soccer?
Pulisic. in a podcast, shared his recent experience at San Siro and shared pre-game anecdotes about the U.S. national team. Nevertheless, the former Dortmund forward aimed to raise the value of each goal to seven points to generate greater excitement among soccer enthusiasts.
On the American Dream with Tim Ream and Steve Schlanger, Pulisic remarked, “Make the goals worth seven points. More people would watch it. Apparently, it’s so low scoring, it’s boring.”
The USMNT winger was concerned that low-scoring matches might be a dull stint for the on spectators. However, Pulisic believes that these changes might serve as a compelling for the American audience, encouraging their involvement in the games.

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NASHVILLE, TN – SEPTEMBER 5: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States during a game between Canada and USMNT at Nissan Stadium on September 5, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
He added, “Make the points worth more. It’s perfect. Then games can finish 21-7 and everyone will be happy, Americans especially.” Furthermore, the AC Milan forward highly regarded Messi’s impact on US soccer and acknowledged the enrichment that MLS had achieved after his arrival.
What did the USMNT star remark about Lionel Messi?
Christian Pulisic scored two goals, demonstrating a threat in the offensive third in his three appearances in Serie A. Meanwhile, the U.S. international held deep admiration for Messi in his soccer career. He remarked on La Pulga’s positive influence in the standards of MLS and the global attention he garnered after signing for Inter Miami.
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Christian Pulisic comments on Lionel Messi's impact in the United States and in MLS:
"He's playing in and MLS and these cups become massive games.
It seems like everyone's there. It's exciting. It's fun. Obviously only a positive thing for this country.
So I'm enjoying… pic.twitter.com/0eOh0tUi3F
— Favian Renkel (@FavianRenkel) September 9, 2023
Pulisic said in an interview, “He’s playing in an MLS and these cups become massive games. It seems like everyone’s there. It’s exciting. It’s fun. Obviously only a positive thing for this country.” The Champions League winner also emphasized that American talents in the league would immensely benefit from Messi’s caliber, serving as an inspiration during his time in the United States.
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