Last Updated: July 17, 2023, 15:48 IST
Washington D.C., United States of America (USA)
Wayne Rooney and Lionel Messi (Twitter and AP)
Wayne Rooney feels it might take time for Lionel Messi to deal with the American situations, saying that the brand new Iner Miami star is not going to discover it straightforward in MLS.
Ahead of Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami debut, Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney warned the Argentine famous person in regards to the challenges of enjoying in Major League Soccer (MLS). American soccer followers are fairly hyped with the arrival of Messi, who joined Inter Miami as a free agent after his contract with Paris Saint Germain expired on June 30. Considering the extent of competitors that Messi has confronted in his profession thus far, many may consider that the previous Barcelona man would discover it straightforward to play within the MLS. But in keeping with Rooney, it might take time for Messi to deal with the American situations as there may be “alot of energy and intensity on the pitch.” “He won’t find it easy here. It sounds mad, but players who come in find it’s a tough league,” Rooney mentioned, as quoted by Sportskeeda.
Rooney, nevertheless, was hopeful of Lionel Messi with the ability to discover a particular place within the hearts of American soccer followers, who “want to see the skill and to be entertained” on the identical time. “Americans admire winners. They love to see skills and be entertained, and Messi brings all of that,” Rooney mentioned.
Inter Miami have made some vital modifications to their squad this season. As per Wayne Rooney, these adjustments could make issues simpler for Lionel Messi, who reportedly ignored a mouth-watering provide from Saudi Pro League to affix the MLS membership. After finishing the switch of Messi, Inter Miami roped in two of his ex-Barcelona teammates– Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
Andres Iniesta and Luis Suarez, who achieved loads of success alongside Messi at Barcelona, are additionally reportedly linked with a transfer to Inter Miami. Another acquainted face for Messi shall be Argentine supervisor Gerardo Martino, who’s the present boss of the Miami-based facet. “Everything looks set for Messi. He has got all his mates. Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba have already signed. Luis Suarez and Iniesta may join Inter Miami too. Messi also has a coach whom he likes and trusts,” Rooney defined.
Lionel Messi will take the sector for the primary time within the Inter Miami shirt on July 21 throughout a Leagues Cup fixture towards Cruz Azul on the DRV PNK Stadium. Miami are going by a tricky section at the moment, having remained winless within the MLS since May. They at the moment are reeling on the backside of the Eastern Conference with 18 factors in 22 matches.
Source: www.news18.com
