MLS is embracing to welcome Lionel Messi. Reports say he will make a debut for Inter Miami on July 21. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner might go on vacation after playing a final game with Argentina, a friendly to say farewell to the Argentine legend.
However, his spectacular first-half hat trick saw the stadium erupting in joy. Everyone witnessed the smile on the face of Messi, a testament to the former PSG superstar enjoying his game. His performance in the first half of the game saw fans taking to social media to bless MLS, with the Argentine close to his debut.
Will MLS be a cakewalk for Lionel Messi?
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That’s what fans are feeling after witnessing the farewell game. The reports say Messi is enjoying in Santa Fe, Argentina. He didn’t play the second international friendly with Argentina recently. Meanwhile, there were speculations the Argentine wizard might play in a farewell game for Maxi Rodriguez at Marcelo Bielsa Stadium, Rosario. It is the home ground of Newell’s Old Boys, the club where Messi started his soccer journey as a child.
The stadium erupted with joy the moment everyone knew Messi was in the stadium to participate. Massive chants of?Happy Birthday?took center stage as the soccer legend celebrated his 36th birthday. And it took just 42 minutes for the former Barcelona talisman to score a spectacular hat-trick. However, these goals have excited several fans as they feel he is getting ready for his life in MLS, and they see a nightmare for defenders is on its way.
One fan wrote,?“This man will kill America.”?The same are the sentiments of other fans who feel he will have fun in MLS.
This man will kill America https://t.co/5Gwj02Jjms
— Post Bhexeza (@theboypostman) June 25, 2023
This man is going to have some fun at the MLS https://t.co/kFj7wkKY9Z
— aDevNamedIfy👨💻 (@ShyneADL) June 25, 2023
Several fans think he will toy with defenders in the MLS, as the Argentine has immense talent. They are saying the Argentine is happy and is preparing for MLS, while one fan thinks he will “farm” in MLS.
He be every MLS game https://t.co/oSEAMfRZsM
— Boo (@Iggycupcakeboo) June 25, 2023
This Immense Talent Is Going To Play In MLS https://t.co/etbhRPsjbk pic.twitter.com/8v8FSgDhpz
— GOAT 🐐 (@razorgamerpro2) June 25, 2023
Bro is practicing for MLS https://t.co/lk3J8HeFh8
— 😞. (@moodyboi2805) June 25, 2023
This guy refuses to lose even friendlys I doubt he comes to MLS to “retire” https://t.co/3oEfZyydrT
— . (@wmarpez) June 25, 2023
messi when he play in mls next season: https://t.co/6ykTquCcn4
— ay (@beyoutysoul) June 25, 2023
https://twitter.com/skallox_fcb/status/1672752968674734081?t=T35aihkuEtu9j1XHgTEbzg&s=19
Preparing to MLS 🤣
— Gonwhiz 💎 (@gonwhiz) June 24, 2023
Messi will be the highest-paid athlete on the American soil
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The decision to join Inter Miami raised the eyebrows of many. The reason being the billion-dollar offer from Saudi Arabia was already on the table. But the former Barcelona talisman was clear. With several uncertainties looming over his registration in La Liga, the World Cup winner chose Inter Miami.
There were no details about his salary when the announcement came. But with days gone by, the reports emerged that his salary would be around $54 million. It makes him the highest-paid athlete on the US soil.?
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Will it be really a cakewalk for Lionel Messi in the MLS, with Sergio Busquets also joining him? Or will he need some time first to adapt to the setting?