Lionel Messi: MLS is more ‘fierce’ competitive than I thought

The 37-year-old superstar shared some remarkable things in an interview with prestigious journalist Fabrizio Romano.

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Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi has shared his honest thoughts on his experience in Major League Soccer (MLS). The 37-year-old striker is currently playing for Inter Miami .

In a recent interview with respected journalist Fabrizio Romano, Messi admitted to underestimating the passion for soccer in the United States, especially when compared to other popular sports in the land of the stars and stripes.

Messi shared: “ I was really surprised by the passion for football here, because before that I only heard about the passion for basketball, baseball and American football. I thought the love for football in America would be less passionate.”

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Messi has an interview with Romano.

However, when he arrived in MLS , Messi was surprised by the enthusiasm of the fans and the fierceness of the tournament . The former Barcelona star said that MLS is a very competitive tournament, with each match bringing a big challenge to the teams.

According to Messi, the special thing about MLS is that each team has a very clear advantage when playing at home. The support from the home crowd helps them play better, creating an attractive and dramatic playing environment.

With Messi’s presence, MLS has not only become an attractive destination for soccer stars but also gradually affirmed its position in the hearts of sports fans in the US. Messi’s sharing has helped increase the attention of international fans for MLS.

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The statistics show Messi’s impact at Inter Miami. The Argentine striker scored 33 goals in 37 appearances for David Beckham’s team. Messi’s career total is 849. At club level, Messi has played for two European giants, Barcelona and PSG .

In the Argentina national team, Messi shined on the journey of La Albiceleste to win the 2022 World Cup . M10 scored 2 goals against France in the final match. In the next round, Messi and Inter Miami faced Atalanta United .

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