Messi and Bayern, the big surprise

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By: Manu Tournoux

Messi and Bayern, the big surprise

Lionel Messi fans are delighted: the Ballon d’Or record holder is now followed by Bayern on Instagram. The Munich club does not subscribe to any other player who has not passed through Bavaria.

Followed by 41.2 million people, Bayern’s Instagram account is only subscribed to 61 accounts, mainly current players and former players with the club. THE Community Manager of the German juggernaut’s Insta panicked Lionel Messi fans on Tuesday by following the Argentinian idol! The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner was then the only player not with the club to be followed by Bayern.

Faced with this agitation, the FC Bayern account unsubscribed from “La Pulga”, but this activity on the social network obviously intrigues supporters of the Bundesliga champion and current number 10 Inter Miami. The team led by Thomas Tuchel could perhaps make their pre-season tour to the United States next summer, with a match against David Beckham’s MLS franchise…

If Bayern went to Japan and Singapore last summer, the Bavarian club has been accustomed to going on summer training in the United States for many years. In July 2022, Thomas MĂĽller and his teammates faced DC United in addition to Manchester City, as part of a friendly tournament sponsored by Audi, Bayern’s historic partner for more than 20 years.

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.