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As his contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires and it appears unlikely he’ll return to Barcelona, seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Neymar faces some hard choices regarding his future. CNN Sport explores all possible routes towards success that might lie before him.
Lionel Messi appears to be adapting well with his new club, scoring regularly and making an impressionful first MLS Leagues Cup debut.
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La Albiceleste (The Albi), Argentina’s national team, has produced some of the world’s greatest footballers including Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi – two of the three players to ever win five World Cup titles (in 2022 he became only third player ever).
Messi has made his choice on his next move: Inter Miami over Barcelona or Saudi Arabia in a mega-bucks deal, following months of speculation linking him with PSG, Liverpool and other clubs.
Argentina’s superstar has had an extraordinary career thus far, winning seven Ballon d’Or awards along the way and appearing in three consecutive World Cup triumphs with Argentina – most recently 2022. Now he appears set for new challenges in Major League Soccer with Inter Miami; having already trained extensively there ahead of his debut on July 21, it is anticipated he will make his first appearance at their club on July 21.
Lionel Messi’s MLS Debut
Anticipation surrounding Lionel Messi’s arrival to Inter Miami has been immense, as the former Barcelona star prepares to make his first appearance in the Leagues Cup – an inaugural tournament pitting all Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs against Liga MX teams from Mexico – against Cruz Azul on January 3rd in Mexico’s Liga MX league tournament. Messi was officially introduced by Inter Miami last week and signed a five-year deal until 2024 with Herons FC.
Messi’s entry to DRV PNK Stadium sent shockwaves through its crowd in the second half, as fans who had spent hundreds – some as much as more than $1,000! on tickets eagerly awaited his presence – among them tennis superstars James and Serena Williams as well as singers Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan were present.
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Don Garber of Major League Soccer believes that Lionel Messi’s arrival will have an enormously transformative effect on both his league and soccer in general in America. He predicts that years from now people will consider this time a watershed moment for soccer in America.
Lionel Messi’s World Cup Victory
One of the most unforgettable World Cup moments came when Lionel Messi raised up the trophy. A Getty photographer captured it, and it has become Instagram’s most-liked post ever since – photographer Shaun Botterill noted it was “just sheer luck”.
Messi sits atop teammate Sergio Aguero’s shoulders while proudly holding up the trophy with both hands, beaming with joy as his eyes light up with delight at this momentous achievement. Joining Pele and Diego Maradona as World Cup winners.
Messi’s post now boasts 72 million likes, surpassing its previous record holder – an egg – with comments coming in from his teammates as well as accounts belonging to both Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. Antonela Roccuzzo posted a sweet video showing herself, her children, and Messi celebrating this historic victory; that video has since been seen over 100 million times!
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Lionel Messi’s Transfer to Inter Miami
Lionel Messi recently decided to leave Paris Saint-Germain and join David Beckham’s Major League Soccer side Inter Miami instead. His contract should pay him approximately $50 Million each season.
The 35-year-old star had considered moving to Saudi Arabia but decided on the US instead after turning down an enormous offer from Al Hilal. His signing in this league represents its greatest coup in its history.
Messi has had an impressive start at his new club. In his inaugural match against FC Dallas he scored, while on his second start against Houston Dynamo he netted twice more!
Off the field, he made quite an impression as well. While grocery shopping with his children in Florida, he stopped his car to greet a fan while waiting at a traffic signal; giving the man both a kiss and hug that brought great happiness to both parties involved.
