“There Will Be a Before and After Messi” – David Beckham’s Billionaire Co-owner Unveils Lionel Messi’s Impact on Soccer After MLS Switch

Last month, soccer had one of the biggest unanswered questions; where will Lionel Messi play next season? Weeks later, that question was answered, with MLS side Inter Miami announcing his signing. It was sensational news that broke on the internet. Likewise, some excruciating details regarding his transfer have been revealed. While leaving PSG was certain, the 35-year-old had a variety of options to choose from.

From a billion-dollar contract from an affluent Saudi Arabian side to a fairytale return to Barcelona, many doors were open. However, it was David Beckham’s franchise that La Pulga chose. As of today, Messi is close to making his official debut. Both the expectations and the stakes are high. Despite major backing, there’s still uncertainty about what he’ll do for Miami. However, one of the club’s co-owners has unveiled what their new signing will bring to the table.

David Beckham’s billionaire co-owner reveals the impact of Lionel Messi

Recently, Beckham’s billionaire co-owner revealed the impact of Messi on American soccer. Apparently, Jorge Mas was one of the protagonists who actually made the striker’s move possible. Knowing his intentions to leave PSG, Mas quickly flew to Spain and had a meeting with Jorge Messi.

During their final discussion, the message conveyed by Mas remained consistent with previous conversations held over several months and years. Mas acknowledged that he wouldn’t be able to match Saudi Pro League’s billion dollar offer. However, he believed that Miami possessed a unique opportunity to offer something unparalleled: the potential to revolutionize the sport in one of the largest countries and markets globally.

“How many times in a lifetime do you get to change a sport?” , he said in the meeting. “There will be a before and after Messi.” Mas added, as stated by the Athletic. While presenting the case to Jorge Messi, he highlighted the historical examples of Pele’s arrival in the U.S. in 1975, which changed soccer. He also talked about Beckham’s arrival in 2007, which gave a major boost to the MLS.

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Mas emphasized that Messi had the potential to have an even greater transformative impact in 2023. It seems the president of the La Liga side, Real Zaragoza, knew what Messi will bring to the U.S. But the biggest question is: can he change the fortunes of Miami?

Can Messi turn around the fortunes of Inter Miami?

Signing big names like Messi, Sergio Busquets, and manager Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino does make Miami a prolific club. It also indicates that the Florida-based club is onto something. However, on the pitch, things are not as good as they seem. The Herons are struggling in their domestic campaign, as they are at the bottom of the table.

Subsequently, they recently suffered a 3-0 defeat against St. Louis, just hours before the unveiling of Messi. Moreover, they are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Indeed, these are worrying times at DRV PNK Stadium, as they are in deep water right now. The biggest task for the new names at the club is to save it from further disappointment. A lot of responsibility is on their shoulders. It remains to be seen how they turn the table around.

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