Lionel Messis influence in MLS is being felt in soccer

Lionel Messi’s influence in MLS is being felt in soccer in the United States

The arrival of star player Lionel Messi at Inter Miami CF had a positive impact on the US national soccer team.

The 36-year-old also convinced his former FC Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba to continue their careers in Miami.

“I was blown away by the impact that Lionel Messi can have, not just him, but also Busquets and Alba, and how that translates on the pitch.” “It’s really interesting to watch,” said Berhalter, whose Statements quoted by the daily newspaper “USA Today”.

Berhalter also praised the Florida team’s ownership group, which includes the legendary David Beckham.

“First of all, we have to take our hats off to the owners of Inter Miami CF, the brothers Mas and David Beckham, for what they have done for MLS. “You have this idea of ​​what it could be, what MLS is, and then you completely explode the norm by taking someone like Messi and taking him to another level,” the honcho added. American men’s training.

The Gerardo Martino-led team is unbeaten in nine games since Messi joined. The icing on the cake was when Miami won the League Cup on August 19, defeating Nashville SC in a penalty shootout.

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was sensational offensively, scoring eleven goals in nine games with his new team.