Many fans believe that Lionel Messi is still too good to play in the US, even though he is about to turn 36.
On the evening of June 15, Messi opened the scoring in Argentina's 2-0 friendly win over Australia in the second minute - the earliest goal of his career. The Argentine captain dribbled past a defender and curled the ball from outside the penalty area into the Australian net.
"Messi is too good to play in America," one fan wrote on Twitter . "A great finish."
Messi controls the ball during Argentina's 2-0 win over Australia on the evening of June 15 in Beijing, China. Photo: Reuters
Other fans said they weren't ready to see Messi no longer playing in Europe. Others questioned why Messi would have to move to the US in a month's time. "Messi still has a lot to offer," one wrote. "He can start for any team in the world ."
Messi's contract with PSG expires on June 30. The two sides did not renew, and the Argentine striker will leave on a free transfer. Barca invited him back, but the striker, who is about to turn 36, refused. He said that his old team never sent him an official invitation. According to former striker Carlos Tevez, Messi does not want to return to Camp Nou because he does not want other players to be sold or have their salaries reduced.
Messi also rejected an offer to play for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, which promised a record salary of $400 million a year. According to the announcement on June 7, Messi will move to the United States to play for Inter Miami, the team currently at the bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference.
Argentina 2-0 Australia friendly match progress.
Inter Miami was founded by former player David Beckham in 2018. After Messi, they can recruit more of his friends, including Angel Di Maria, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
Messi holds a record 43 collective titles. He has won 10 La Liga, two Ligue 1, four Champions League, one Copa America, one Intercontinental Super Cup and one World Cup. Messi also holds a record seven Ballon d'Or awards.
Before the friendly match with Australia, Messi announced that he would not participate in the 2026 World Cup. As he announced in February, the 35-year-old striker was worried about not being able to maintain his form and fitness. He also felt that he had had enough after winning the 2022 World Cup. However, depending on Argentina's situation, coach Lionel Scaloni could still convince Messi to play one more tournament.
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