Soccer world reacts to Lionel Messi’s shocking move to Inter Miami, MLS – NBC 6 South Florida
There’s a new superstar athlete heading to Miami and his name is Lionel Messi.
The 35-year-old Argentine football legend reportedly is leaving Europe behind after agreeing to a deal with MLS club Inter Miami, according to reporter Fabrizio Romano.
BREAKING: Lionel Messi to Inter Miami, here we go! The decision has been made and it will be announced by Leo in the next hours #InterMiami
Messi will play in MLS. No more chances for Barcelona/Al Hilal despite trying to make it happen.
𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐄 𝐆𝐎#Messi #MLS pic.twitter.com/OTYWIlEzNc
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 7, 2023
Messi, who is widely considered one of the greatest soccer players to ever touch the pitch, has decided to join the David Beckham-owned organization this summer despite being linked to his former club, Barcelona, and receiving interest from Saudi Arabia.
Immediately fans all over the world went into a frenzy about the shocking news:
We all thought Cristiano Ronaldo had gotten the best deal in Football History with the €200M salary at Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
Then Lionel Messi went and bagged a percentage share in Apple, Adidas and ownership stake in Inter Miami in the US just to play for them..
— 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐄𝐒 (@ChaaliiyKay) June 7, 2023
Lionel Messi career in Europe is officially now over. Thanks you Leo for the joy and memories
Forever the best in history.
pic.twitter.com/YFpymg8ArC— Factos
(@Rich_Liviing) June 7, 2023
Everything after the World Cup was just a bonus. That’s how he sees it.
It’s been a mesmerizing journey with a fairytale ending. Of course I didn’t want it to end, who would ?. But the end is here.
Lionel Messi. What a career. What a journey. Timeless. Priceless piece of art. pic.twitter.com/EgXRB1m8K8
— FabLM7
(@FabLM7) June 7, 2023
