The soccer realm has been abuzz with transfer drama in recent days, and there have been some incredible surprises along the way. One of the biggest shocks occurred just recently, with Lionel Messi signing on to join MLS side Inter Miami.
The story behind Messi’s transfer has been filled with speculation and rumors. After parting ways with PSG, many wondered where he might end up next. Some thought he would go for a massive $1.3 billion deal from Saudi club Al-Hilal, while others pondered whether he would return to his former club FC Barcelona.
Nevertheless, it came as a shock when Messi ultimately chose Inter Miami as his new team. This has left American supporters ecstatic about what this might mean for their beloved sport!
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Fans exemplify NBA greats to explain Messi’s move
It’s Messi mania! The world of soccer has been rocked by the announcement of Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami. It was only a matter of time before fans took to social media to express their thoughts and opinions on the matter. Just hours after the announcement, one user on Twitter asked American fans to explain Messi’s move to Miami in NBA terms.
The response was overwhelming, as fans came up with various interesting analogies that compared Messi’s move to that of NBA greats. This move has been compared to several NBA greats like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Michael Jordan joining an inferior league outside of the NBA.
Here are some of the reactions from the fans:
LeBron going to shanghai sharks 😭
— Zackie真 (@ZackieFr) June 7, 2023
Lebron James joining Lucentum Alicante https://t.co/tTxqFI3V1H
— Pombi 🇷🇺 🚬 (@pombnopiscis) June 8, 2023
Lebron going to Europe to finish his career https://t.co/MKmD6SRmlK
— Kris (@KobbyKris) June 8, 2023
Michael Jordan to Bologna. https://t.co/MWdZ9rC2R8
— 𝕃𝕌ℂ𝔸 🦖 (@ellucador) June 8, 2023
MJ with Magic's passing signing with Guangdong Tigers https://t.co/MRibC3k6mq
— Jacko (@JackoXFburner) June 7, 2023
Lebron goin to play high school
Basketball https://t.co/79lIma1TmA— #RipBandz (@LANDoCUH) June 7, 2023
Steph at LA Fitness 40 and over league 😂 https://t.co/UeJvXW0rbD
— JD (@j2110_) June 7, 2023
Kevin Durant joining Taiwan Tigers https://t.co/J9sJtD7X56
— Junaid #GraciasKarim 🇫🇷👑 (@therealjunaido) June 7, 2023
Dwight Howard in Taiwan https://t.co/qd51ZVYMbS
— Banton Believer (@PortugalPrince7) June 7, 2023
Michaels Jordan joins the Argentine basketball league in 1998z
— Capitan ColOmbia-USA 🇨🇴🇺🇸 (@CapitanColombia) June 7, 2023
While many fans are excited about the prospect of seeing the best player in the world play in their backyard, others also believe that Messi’s move to the MLS is a big step down from the top European leagues. However, it remains to be seen what impact Lionel Messi will have in the MLS and how he will fare in his new challenge.
The impact of Lionel Messi so far
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The announcement of Lionel Messi joining Inter Miami has sent shockwaves throughout the soccer world. Many top American athletes have welcomed the 7x Ballon d’Or winner to their country. Additionally, Inter Miami’s social media following has seen a major boost since the news broke.
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Their Instagram handle now boasts 5.4 million followers, up from just 1 million before the announcement. In addition, according to reports, ticket prices for upcoming matches against New York Red Bulls, Cruz Azul, and Los Angeles FC have skyrocketed to almost $300+ in anticipation of seeing Messi. It is clear that Messi’s arrival has had a substantial impact on Inter Miami and soccer fans across America.
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