That Little Genius…

[Petrus1983]

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65832658.amp

"But Messi was ultimately tempted to Major League Soccer side Inter Miami for a variety of reasons including lifestyle, and a deal with big brands that extends beyond football.

He already owns a house in Miami, which he currently rents out."

[ChocolateFrog]

Incredible how close some of their stats ended up.

[ChocolateFrog]

Almost as many goals between them as Everton have scored in the PL.

[ChocolateFrog]

The Messi effect.

I've never seen a BT or Sky YouTube highlights video get 4m views in a day.

He also had a cracking game, still the GOAT.

[Killer2005]

ChocolateFrog said:

The Messi effect.

I've never seen a BT or Sky YouTube highlights video get 4m views in a day.

He also had a cracking game, still the GOAT.

The free kick he scored was a thing of beauty

[ChocolateFrog]

Another 35 yarder last night.

Just the 9 in 6 so far.

[ChocolateFrog]

Make that 10 in 7, another absolute beauty with 4 defenders within a few feet of him.

Won another Cup to add to the 43 he's already got in the bag.

[ch37]

Incredible turnaround for Inter Miami since Messi arrived, I don't recall a single player ever having such a direct and immediate impact.

The worst team in the League has now won the Leagues Cup and is in the final of the Open Cup, despite being rock bottom of the league (I think they've only played one league game since he joined, so that's not his fault!)

[ChocolateFrog]

He actually failed to score yesterday if you don't count the penalty.

Got 2 assists though.

[DocJock]

He looks like he's enjoying his football again, hence on top form.

I'm pretty sure the arrival of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba hasn't hurt either...

[epom]

Everything seems to be working out for him and for the League as a whole. It really does seem to be having the desired affect.
Another reasonable player that moved leagues we don't seem to be hearing as much about.

[ChocolateFrog]

His goal last night is well worth a watch.

https://youtu.be/xgMA-5oBiRg?si=NeP2V2P1Gr5Rbca9

[TEKNOPUG]

It's league One standard at best.

[Chris Stott]

What a player.

fk me… that commentary.

[Challo]

TEKNOPUG said:

It's league One standard at best.

No doubt he is still quality, but the standard is poor. It’s the same for people who still rave Ronaldo is class and when he scoring against second rate teams.

Hopefully Messi has a bigger impact in terms of improving the quality of the league, rather than padding out his goal stats.

[epom]

Challo said:

TEKNOPUG said:

It's league One standard at best.

No doubt he is still quality, but the standard is poor. It’s the same for people who still rave Ronaldo is class and when he scoring against second rate teams.

Hopefully Messi has a bigger impact in terms of improving the quality of the league, rather than padding out his goal stats.

The MLS certainly seems to be winning in regards to the coverage it’s getting over this side.
Speaking of goals, do they still count as much ? Obviously a goal is a goal, don’t get me wrong but are they say weighted for the history books ?

[ChocolateFrog]

TEKNOPUG said:

It's league One standard at best.

I couldn't care less. The greatest player to ever play the game will be retired soon enough.

[ChocolateFrog]

Chris Stott said:

What a player.

fk me… that commentary.

I've actually got used to it.

[ChocolateFrog]

Currently 3rd on Inter Miami's all time scorer lists

[TEKNOPUG]

ChocolateFrog said:

I couldn't care less. The greatest player to ever play the game will be retired soon enough.

Probably the best forward of the last 20 years, sure.