Former Milan and Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic noted the influence of Argentinian Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi on the Americans. His words are quoted Gianlucadimarzio.
“Now that Messi has started playing in MLS, Americans can go back to watching football. I’m glad he is there. After I left the USA, Americans stopped watching football,” Ibrahimovic said.
After playing for two years in the French team Paris Saint-Germain, Messi was transferred to Inter Miami in the summer of 2023. He made his debut for the club by scoring from a free kick in the first leg. His hitting streak stopped at nine games.
After 13 matches for Inter Miami, Messi scored 11 goals and made 5 assists. On August 20, the Argentinian won his first trophy in America. Inter Miami won the League Cup by beating Nashville in a penalty shootout in the last match of the tournament (10:9).
The Argentinian player missed Inter Miami’s last few matches due to injury. His club has already lost the chance to reach the play-offs of the tournament.
Previously reportedIt is stated that Ronaldo will almost double Messi’s income in 2023.