Lionel Messi is heading to Major League Soccer - and it seems the impact of his impending arrival is already being felt at Inter Miami.
David Beckham has realised his dream of bringing a major superstar to his fledgling franchise, seeing off the likes of the Argentinian icon's former club Barcelona and the Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hillal to the forward's signature. With the World Cup being held in the US in 2026, it is likely that Messi's arrival could have a transformative effect stateside.
After a glittering career in Europe which saw him win an astonishing haul of honours which included 34 trophies in his 17 years at the Camp Nou, his move to Florida is the biggest coup for the MLS in the league's history. A plethora of big names have played in the US before but securing the services of a record seven-time Ballon d'Or winner is a significant milestone for the sport in the US.
