Recalling Lionel Messi’s Star-Packed Inter Miami Debut, Ex-USMNT Star Claims the Argentine Transcends All the Athletes Who Gathered To Watch the Argentine

Lionel Messi has taken over the internet with his splendid start for Inter Miami. The World Cup champion has put an end to the Herons’ losing streak and his last-second winner goal left David Beckham in tears. Messi has scored three goals and provided one assist already in just two appearances for Inter Miami.

Not to forget, Messi’s debut for the Herons broke the internet. Furthermore, apart from fans, several US athletes were also present to catch a glimpse of the Argentine legend. However, Messi sent the entire stadium into a state of frenzy, including LeBron James, Serena Williams, and many more with his last-second winner free kick.

Soon, Messi’s debut became the talk of the town and a memorable moment for all MLS fans. Interestingly, upon recalling the legendary Messi finish, a former USMNT star talks about the soccer star’s impact on US soccer. Moreover, he also mentions that Messi can easily transcend all popular US athletes.

How can Lionel Messi easily overshadow LeBron James and Serena Williams?

Lionel Messi left several celebrities and fans befuddled with his last-second curling free-kick winner goal. The 36-year-old soccer star is leaving a powerful impression in front of his opponents. Moreover, he is set to leave a huge legacy behind, and his phenomenal start for Inter Miami puts an end to all false fitness allegations.

Indeed, Messi’s debut was an immense success for the Herons and it helped the club reach one step closer to their goal. Not to forget, several celebrities and athletes were also present to see the Argentine legend first time in Inter Miami jersey. LeBron James also shared pictures with Messi on Instagram and left fans awe-struck.

Interestingly, upon recalling the 36-year-old memorable first goal for Inter Miami, the former USMNT star mention MLS future potential with Messi. Furthermore, he also mentions that the Argentine legend can easily transcend all US athletes combined. Taylor Twellman believes that soccer is a worldwide popular sport and Messi’s arrival to MLS can even boost US Soccer’s popularity.

He said, ” You talk about this rockstar type of feeling. When there’s a picture floating around on the internet, Lionel Messi coming into the game, tieing his shoes; and in the background are LeBron James, Serena Williams, David Beckham, and Kim Kardashian. Everybody holding their cell phones, trying to capture the moment.”

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“Lionel Messi transcends all those athletes I just mentioned combined. Because the sport in the world is football, it’s soccer. And for LeBron James to look like a 10-year-old kid at a sporting event; hugging Lionel Messi as he gets ready to sit on the bench. That says it all,” he also adds.

Well, Taylor’s opinion isn’t entirely wrong; as the Herons are generating enough profit after Messi became the face of Inter Miami. Moreover, after becoming the highest-paid athlete in the US, the 36-year-old soccer star can easily overtake the likes of LeBron James or Serena Williams in the upcoming months.

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