“When I left they went back to watching baseball,” Zlatan Ibrahimovic sounds glad about Lionel Messi playing in MLS

Lionel Messi has already scored 819 goals in his career.

“When I left they went back to watching baseball,” Zlatan Ibrahimovic sounds glad about Lionel Messi playing in MLS

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Lionel Messi. (Source: ESPN)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, former LA Galaxy player in a recent interview, has expressed his thoughts on Lionel Messi moving to MLS. Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023 after spending 17 years at FC Barcelona. Zlatan confessed to his joy and appreciation for Messi joining Inter Miami igniting a significant change in the globalization of the American football scene.

Ibrahimovic voiced his satisfaction with Messi moving to American football and uplifting the spirit of MLS contenders. With the iconic move, football fans and enthusiasts interested in the USA’s football scene have developed.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the Swedish international baller was very instrumental during his time at LA Galaxy. Upon leaving the club in 2019, he rounded off his professional footballing career at the age of 40 in AC Milan. In his statement, he candidly stated when asked about Messi’s MLS presence, “I’m happy for Americans because they can watch football again. When I left, they went back to watching baseball.”

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Zlatan is known for his outspoken and charismatic attitude in the world of football. Through his statement, he indicated the new wave of football fans and support in America for the move of Lionel Messi to Inter Miami. Generation icon, Lionel  Messi’s iconic transfer move to MLS has revitalized the league bringing in exceptional talent and experience from European football. 

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Lionel Messi on his way to secure the 8th Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi is steady and calm to clinic his 8th Ballon d’Or, as the footballing world eagerly awaits. The prestigious event is to be held on 30th October 2023 in Paris, and it has been speculated that this time too, it will be Messi who will secure the title.

Alexia Putellas and Lionel Messi.
Alexia Putellas and Lionel Messi. (Source: 433)

Ballon d’Or has always been a sign of brilliance and a glorious status in the world of football. In the previous year, Karim Benzema with his sensation season at Real Madrid won the Ballon d’Or. Messi’s exceptional performance and feat at PSG and with the historic FIFA World Cup in 2022 were instrumental in securing his 8th Ballon d’Or.

Lionel Messi’s journey to his 8th Ballon d’Or is a testament to the football community of his prolific talent and magical spirit.

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