Lionel Messicaptain Argentina national team and before Inter Miamiwas elected this Tuesday’athlete of the year‘ from the magazine time, recognition of the title of world champion with La Albiceleste in Qatar 2022.
The magazine’s article begins with memories of the Argentine’s first steps, especially his free kick against Blue Cross V Leagues Cupfor you The first match with the Florida team:
That this moment happened on July 21, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale still seems surreal. Lionel Messi, in his first game in the Inter Miami pink shirt, scored a free kick in the dying seconds of his Major League Soccer (MLS) debut.
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Because he scored that goal from a free kick on the hour mark as Inter Miami beat Cruz Azul 2-1 in a friendly. Another Mexican was caught by Lionel, Cruz Azula’s tall little whore. pic.twitter.com/C7P9ZT8JpA
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American magazine noted the value that the Argentine brought to the North American Championship not only from the point of view kinds of sportsbut also economics and media :
At the age of 36, two decades into his incomparable career, Messi has given a unique impetus to the development of soccer in the United States. Attendance, ticket prices, merchandise sales and spectator numbers soared. His games resembled a religious revival.
Its presence is relevant in connection with the American sports context, which usually gives more visibility To NFL, NBA And Major League Baseballamong other things.
According to statistics company Antenna And Wall Street Journalcompany Manzana added more than 110,000 participantsonly in USAat your service MLS view subscription.
Finally, the magazine concluded with the statement Dan Huntthe president FC Dallaswho insists on having Argentine Golden Ball And inspiration what can give young football players Americans.
Our pool of players ages 17 to 35 is the largest group of players in college football history. If you think about our group of players from 0 to 16 years old, it will be twice as good because we have Messi to inspire them.
The lieutenant with eight golden balls scored 11 goals and considering five gears in 14 games with the American team. This allowed them to win Leagues Cup this is August 19th, that is first title in history for Miami.
(according to information from time)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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