After his mixed experience at Paris Saint-Germain,
Lionel Messi took the plunge to meet the American challenge. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is enjoying his days at Inter Miami, in Florida, where he showcases his talent on the pitches of Major League Soccer.
By joining the American franchise, Messi had the idea of recreating his little Barcelona cocoon. Thus, several players close to the Argentine world champion now play alongside him in the pink jersey of Miami. These include Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets.
Another close friend of Messi in Miami!
And Messi’s little colony has not finished growing since Inter Miami formalized this Tuesday the arrival of Javier Mascherano, not as a player since the latter has hung up his cleats, but in a costume of ‘coach.
The appointment of Mascherano had been in the works for several days after the departure of Gerardo Martino, another technician close to Messi… As a reminder, Mascherano and Messi rubbed shoulders in Barcelona and in the Argentina national team. The former coach of the Argentina Olympic team has signed a contract until 2027. It remains to be seen whether someone named Neymar will join all these beautiful people on the other side of the Atlantic…