Lionel Messi: Is he the greatest player of all time?

Immediately after Messi returned to France after a fantastic tournament, the media widely reported how unhappy he was at PSG.

Offers for the player came flying in from big teams worthy of a player like Messi. So, it shocked the world when he announced he would move to a lesser-known team in Florida. Upon leaving Paris Sait Germain in June, Messi signed for Inter Miami FC in the United States of America. Former England, Manchester United and Real Madrid star David Beckham is in charge of the new MLS expansion side.

Off the pitch, the signing was a wise investment. The gaze of the footballing world was now firmly fixed on the Major League Soccer. The signing generated so much interest that Inter Miami's Messi shirt sold out within 24 hours, breaking all sports jersey records and eclipsing the previous record held by Cristiano Ronaldo.

"It just moves everything up a notch for MLS, putting them in the conversation. Sports media in America that have ignored soccer all the time, apart from World Cups, are now talking about MLS games with all leagues and cup games. And with the World Cup coming to the US in 2026. It's just moving the sport up several notches."

At 36 years old, there were no guarantees that the signing would also transform the club's fortunes on the pitch. But once again, the man known as 'La Pulga' (Little Pea) is proving to be phenomenal. Messi has led Inter Miami to their first-ever trophy. He won the Golden Boot after winning the League Cup. Last but not least, he was also named Player of the Tournament. After a six-week break, the domestic campaign is back underway. The Herons were bottom of the table before Messi's arrival, but an MLS debut that included a sublime goal and win was the perfect way to restart.

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