Lionel Messi to the MLS? Former USMNT Legend Tim Howard Has His Say

Lionel Messi is one of the greatest football players of all time. He recently proved his dominance by winning his 7th Ballon d’Or last year, the highest among all players. However, at the age of 34, his time at the top is ending very soon.

The Argentinian forward did not have the best year with Paris Saint Germain as his numbers dropped massively. He only managed to score six league goals for the club but did manage to add 14 assists. Still, it’s a sharp drop from the numbers he put up at FC Barcelona, and people believe that Messi might look for his swansong very soon.

Lionel Messi will quite a ruckus in the MLS

People have speculated what Messi’s last club would be and several romantic possibilities emerge. A return to Barcelona would be poetic, seeing as he spent over 20 years at the club. However, Messi has also expressed a desire to play in Argentina again.

On the other hand, he has been linked with a move to the MLS several times. Former USMNT keeper Tim Howard seems to think that Messi would come to the MLS and said that it would be the biggest thing in the MLS.

“What I would say is that we’ve seen a lot of international superstars come to America. He’s [Lionel Messi] going to come. Honestly, I tell you this, it will be like nothing we’ve ever seen. This guy, I swear to you, he’s a god. I’ve witnessed it, I’ve played against him,” Howard said.

Howard reveals who the GOATs are

Speaking to the Pat McAfee show, Howard revealed that Messi’s arrival would dwarf Pele when he joined the New York Cosmos. Moreover, Howard also added that he thinks Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time, along with Cristiano Ronaldo.

“The fanfare that’s going to surround, if he goes to Miami, it will be like since Pele. Honestly, it’s crazy if it happens. He’s the greatest – him and [Cristiano] Ronaldo for me are the greatest players of all time,” Howard added.

Only time will tell if his words will ever come true, but who wouldn’t want Lionel Messi to come to the MLS?

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