Messi, who recently left PSG, was also linked with a return to Barcelona. However, due to LaLiga’s financial fair play rules, Barcelona was unable to make the move happen. In an interview with Mundo Deportivo and Sport newspapers, Messi stated that he has decided to go to Miami. He mentioned that the decision is not yet finalized, but he and his family want to leave Europe and the spotlight. Messi, who recently led Argentina to victory in the World Cup, expressed his desire to experience football in a different way and enjoy a more peaceful environment in the U.S. league. His move to MLS is a big win for the league, and it is expected to drive viewership to the Apple TV streaming platform. Additionally, Messi’s contract is expected to pave the way for him to have an ownership stake in a club after he retires. Inter Miami, co-owned by David Beckham, is currently at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Messi will have his work cut out for him as he joins the struggling team. This move comes after Messi’s departure from PSG and his previous exit from Barcelona due to financial difficulties and lack of a future project at the club.
End of an era as the ‘Barca Way’ lays in ruins
LISBON — For Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick, Friday’s remarkable 8-2 hammering of Barcelona must have felt like the most wonderful deja-vu imaginable.
Barca in new turmoil after Messi tells club he wants to leave
BARCELONA — Captain Lionel Messi has told Barcelona he wishes to leave the club immediately, a source confirmed on Tuesday, deepening the turmoil within the Catalan side less than two weeks after their humiliating 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich.
Messi reluctantly staying at Barcelona after all
BARCELONA, Spain — Lionel Messi ended speculation about his future at Barcelona by announcing on Friday that he would reluctantly stay for another season rather than tackle his career-long club in court.
Barca chief Bartomeu will not go to war with Messi
BARCELONA — Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu said he does not wish to have any more disputes with captain Lionel Messi after the Argentinian reluctantly opted to stay at the club this month after failing to force through a move.
Frappart makes refereeing history as Juve beat Dynamo Kiev in Champions League
Stephanie Frappart became the first woman to referee a men’s Champions League game on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 750th career goal in a 3-0 win for Juventus over Dynamo Kiev.
