Living his first months in the United States, Lionel Messi praised the national league, and cited reasons for believing in the country’s evolution in football
In his first press conference since arriving in the United States, Lionel Messi commented on the level of the North American league and compared it with the main ones in Europe. Despite admitting that it is not the same thing, the Argentine assured that he is on the right track to one day arrive.
“I think football in the United States has grown a lot this past year. He showed it in the results that the US team has had lately. It was a great team in the World Cup too. Very competitive. It held up against every team it had on its roster. It’s getting closer and closer to the level of Mexican football”, put the current world champion, for Argentina.
Following, Messi also said that the country has the opportunity to fulfill the desire for evolution, to get close to the main leagues. The fact that the United States is confirmed to host the next Copa America and the 2026 World Cup was also remembered by the star.
“I think he has every opportunity to do that. This growth depends a lot on the championship. It’s an ideal time to grow. There are important competitions that will be played in this country (Copa América 2024, FIFA World Cup 2026)”, completed Messi at the opportunity.
After the speech, the player ended up being champion of the League Cup last Saturday, 19, becoming the football athlete with the most titles in history. After drawing 1-1 in regular time, with a goal by the star player, the dispute went to penalties, with his team leading by 10-9.
Source: sportbuzz
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