Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami in MLS shocked a lot of people, including me, especially considering Miami became known as almost a myth for a long time in MLS circles. It was founded, then it wasn’t, then it was founded again, then it finally, finally started playing matches. That last part didn’t go to well either.
I am rooting for Miami to succeed, but it’s worth mentioning as the GOAT Messi joins MLS he isn’t joining an established star player factory like LA Galaxy or NYCFC, but rather a team he will have to carry to anything. A team that if he wins something with, it will be another, albeit small, note on his brilliant legacy.
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