“Thought He Had No More to Give” – After Writing Off Lionel Messi, 47YO Legend Lauds Inter Miami Star ‘Reinventing’ Himself

Lionel Messi‘s move to Inter Miami has revolutionized the status of soccer in the US. The Argentinian left PSG after spending only two years in the French capital. Despite winning the Ligue 1 and French Super Cup with the French club, Messi decided to join the MLS. The former Barcelona forward is considered one of the greatest footballers ever. A former Uruguayan soccer star feels the same way. He believes that the Inter Miami superstar has accomplished everything in the sport.

Despite winning every collective and individual trophy available, many people claimed the World Cup to be the ultimate test for Lionel Messi to be recognized as the greatest footballer ever. The Argentinian showed his class at the World Cup, inspiring his side to glory.

Alvaro Recoba picks Lionel Messi as the greatest footballer of all time

Álvaro Recoba claims Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time. The former Uruguayan International believes that the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Maradona, and Pele will only come second to the former PSG star. Recoba said on Super Deportivo Radio [via MDZ online ], “I did not see Pele play. I did see Maradona play, but the best of all time is Messi, without a doubt. I saw in him a player who, 17 years ago, was the best in every game.”

“They hit him, and he gets up. He had to win the Copa America to be recognized because he was down. When 30 or 40 years go by, and they put the steps, he will be on top of everyone. Then Maradona, Ronaldo, and a huge number of players are going to come.”  The former Inter Milan player rooted for Argentina in the World Cup after Uruguay was eliminated in the group stages because of Messi.

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Why is Messi’s move to Inter Miami a success for both parties?

Inter Miami was valued at $585 million last year, but the club’s value skyrocketed after Messi’s signing. It is estimated that the club could reach a valuation of $1.3 to $1.5 billion next year. Inter Miami has been Fanatics’ best-selling MLS team, selling 50% more merchandise than their closest rival. The club had 900,000 followers on Instagram before Messi’s announcement. Now, the club has 15.3 million followers on Instagram. Before his arrival, the club was arguably one of the worst sides in the league, but Messi has transformed his team. In July, he played a significant part in the club’s first-ever trophy, the Leagues Cup.

The transfer has been quite beneficial for the Argentine as well. Messi signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with The Heorns. Messi’s contract is said to be worth around $125m-$150m. He has agreed to share revenue with Apple, the league’s only partner. The MLS sponsors Apple and Adidas will work on deals that depend on the income generated by the World Cup winner. There is a possibility that Messi has been provided with an ownership stake just like David Beckham when we arrived in the MLS.

It will be interesting to see how Messi finishes his first season in the MLS. Will the Argentine guide Inter Miami to success?

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