ESPN FC’s Dan Thomas, Kieran Gibbs, Steve Nicol and Jurgen Klinsmann discuss Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami and if he should’ve been handed a red card during their Leagues Cup match vs. Orlando City.
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Proof that people excel in comfortable and welcoming environments. The French didn't deserve Messi's time.
Wouldn't be surprised if more footballers come to play in MLS. Football in America is not that popular, sorry I meant "Soccer" 😅
But at least the players can live a semi-normal life compared to if they lived in Europe.
To be able to go grocery shopping without getting mobbed is a great feeling 😅
Wait until the team's first loss.
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The GOAT
Messi and Ronaldo are litmus tests nowadays. If someone mentions either of them in a conversation in a celebratory context, you immediately know they're not a critical thinker and possess low emotional intelligence.
Messi bringing the farmers league to the US. 😂
So many things wrong with this clip:
1) Messi CAN'T just walk around Miami like a normie…. Are you guys kidding me?
2) It's almost impossible to have someone like Messi again. Messi is possibly better than Pelé. But that's another discussion.
3) Messi could have done the same thing in Europe as well. Wait! He actually did.
4) I feel like the Brits are getting jealous because the MLS might garner more attention than other soccer competitions in Europe this year. I've noticed that these guys have been a bit salty about the Messi effect lately.
Nothing in this world can impress Stevee Nicol if GOAT MESS can't hahahah
Can always count on Steve to give a bit of banter.
With all due respect to Pele, he was one of the greatest but he only played in Brazil and NLS in USA which was pretty much amateur level. Messi has played in the elite for 2 decades
You are just fooling yourselves. Messi obviously does not belong to this league. His skill level is way beyond the competition.
Klinsman said Messi is now on the same level as Maradona lol. Messi passed Maradona by age 22, there is nothing Maradona did better than Messi, respectfully. The World Cup that Maradona won he shouldn't have even advanced to the final, scored a goal with his hand.
Red card for Messi ?. These pundits are so funny. Look how the game was refereed. Lionel Messi wouldn't get one only if the referee was a Leo hater. These pundits were screaming about physicality and now they saw it and want him sent off lol
Klinsman suck.
I have tickets for when Miami play at Chicago on October 4th. It’s a midweek game. Miami play 3 games in 7 days(possibly 5 in 14 if they make the US Open Cup final) More often than not, starters rarely play midweek. There’s also an international break the following week, so he may be called up for that. Would Messi even play?
He fights = he cares 🤏😊
Messi' move to MLS is goof For PUNDITS like u all as well. 😁😁
Pessi
Great to see the impact he’s leaving on referees! The Orlando coach couldn’t have described it any better.
I’m sorry I just don’t buy it. I’ve been watching MLS for years. I’m comfortable admitting it’s not a top league. This is like watching a man among boys. It’s not fun, it’s annoying. Messi (and Ronaldo probably) should still be playing in Europe. They both chased money. No one is gonna care about Miami after Messi retires/leaves. MLS spent a ton on money for a temporary viewership boost
Blokes, I just noticed you hit 3m subs. I've been watching the ticker go up gradually and rather fast the last 6~ months. Deserved success and this will grow more.
Will we ever see “ RONALDO MASSIVE INFLUENCE IN SAUDI “
When Messi hit his free kick to win the game, it was pure joy that every thing was going to work out. The fans were dying to love Messi and he gave them more. He is like three classes above his teammates and completely bought in.
Currently, MLS is finding it tough to deal with Messi's skills, so they're getting physical. What's awesome is how Messi is responding with his own aggressive style. He's showing that he won't let anyone push him around.
MLS is Bigger Than French League Now
"The best way to predict your future is to create it." – Peter Drucker
It wasn’t just for himself i think. His kids are gonna have everything available to them, they’re gonna learn english, and there’s no better place to grow up wealthy than america
Yeah Messi is 36 now so end of his masterclass is near…everyone must appreciate his presence when we can coz we will not see another Messi anytime soon..LM10
He is really the greatest😊the left and right foot are use..wow nice one, i like it. Mwuah😅
First goal, noone was within 7000 miles of the most dangerous man in world football. Unbelievable
that's the G.O.A.T effect
“Put himself in the same level as maradona” no way is maradona close too messi level , messi is miles ahead club and international
It’s funny how Messi owns the MLS and that he’s making ppl around him comfortable as well. Man’s just changed Robert Taylor into Robert Lewangoalski 🔥🔥❤
MLS suits Messi.
Many top names have failed there, due to the physical side being too much at their advanced ages – heat and travel.
But Messi lost his speed ages ago, and adapted.
As long as there is someone there to do his running, he will be a hit.
Messi can do it anywhere bro
dallas will beat Miami
shakas still alive,¡? REPENT shaka REPENT