A few weeks ago, Messi had offers from Barcelona and Saudi Arabia to probably sign the last big contract of his career. Nevertheless, the star from Argentina chose the MLS and the city of Miami as the best possible future for his family.

However, things could have been totally different for Lionel Messi. One of his best friends, Sergio Kun Aguero, just revealed a shocking episode which might have changed the entire story. Even his World Cup victory at Qatar 2022.

Lionel Messi was ready to sign with Barcelona

In a live streaming on Twitch, Sergio Kun Aguero confirmed Lionel Messi wanted to stay at Barcelona. In 2021, when his contract expired, PSG weren’t an option at all for him while he was playing for Argentina at the Copa America in Brazil.

“During Copa America, Messi had Barcelona’s jersey in our hotel room. Every three days he told me: ‘I think they already renew the contract. You’re going to have to take me a picture for the official announcement’. And each time we were ready, they told him that not yet.”

In the end, because of the financial situation of the club, Barcelona didn’t offer him a new contract and Lionel Messi signed a two-year agreement with PSG. From that point on, everything changed.

Argentina won the Copa America and then, in 2022, the Finalissima and the World Cup. Considering the episode revealed by Aguero, who knows what might have happened if Messi had stayed at Barcelona.

James Rodriguez‘s career didn’t go as expected in the last few years. The Colombian star struggled to find consistency from the day he left Real Madrid, and at 31, his future looks up in the air.

After a lackluster loan stint with Bayern, the 2014 World Cup sensation spent a few seasons with Everton in the Premier League before making a shocking move to Qatari outfit Al Rayyan. His latest club was Olympiacos, but it didn’t last long.

James has been a free agent for a while now, and even though he’s been linked with a number of teams, he’s still on the open market. But in the meantime, the Colombian has apparently agreed to play in the Kings League.

Kun Aguero says James Rodriguez will join the Kings League

Former Manchester City and Barcelona star Sergio ‘Kun’ Aguero revealed James Rodriguez will play for his team Kunisports in the Kings League. The Argentine icon has already managed to attract other renowned soccer personalities to this revolutionary competition.

Ronaldinho, Iker Casillas, and recently Andriy Schevchenko are some of the notable stars who agreed to join the league organized by Gerard Pique and streamer Ibai Llanos.

James has been heavily linked with a potential move for Argentine giants Boca Juniors, but nothing has been materialized so far. While we keep on waiting to see the next step in his pro career, the Colombian will have some fun playing in a different type of league.

Messi had many options. A return to Barcelona was probably the most important one as his wife and sons wanted to live in that city. He also had a massive offer from Saudi Arabia to join names such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.

In the end, the soccer legend picked Inter Miami and the date for his possible debut has created an epic rush to be there. During a chat with his best friend, Aguero and Messi couldn’t believe what’s happening.

Lionel Messi confirms Kun Aguero there are no tickets for his Inter Miami debut

Sergio Aguero is one of Lionel Messi’s best friends, and, as a consequence, they were constantly talking about the big decision. During an interview with ESPN Argentina, Kun admitted Messi cannot believe the sudden impact to buy tickets for his debut.

“Yes. He goes to Miami. He’s just following me everywhere (laughs). I just asked him for a ticket and he told me: ‘It’s sold out. There are no tickets. I don’t know what’s happening’.”

Aguero recognized he was a little bit shocked after finding out Inter Miami was the final choice. “It was really a surprise for everyone, because there were many rumors about Barcelona. In the end, it was his decision searching for happiness and to take the pressure off about constantly winning.”

Though many people have criticized Lionel Messi for leaving Europe, Kun Aguero totally understands the situation. “I think he made the right choice looking for his family’s happiness. We talked about it, but I just sent him the MLS standings and said: Listen, your team are way back (last place). He just laughed about it.”

Finally, if Messi gets him a ticket, Kun Aguero guaranteed he’ll be on a front row seat to support him. “Of course I’m going to go and watch him play. The World Series of Poker are there (Miami), so I have to be there. When you play with more freedom and enjoying, things work out better.”

The Kings League is a competition between twelve teams which are integrated by celebrities, players and former players. Their innovative changes to the rules of soccer, live streamings and the stars who serve as presidents have created a massive event. Their audience sometimes is bigger than matches from La Liga in Spain.

Now, as the Kings League keeps growing, there could be a huge surprise right around the corner. After his victory at the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Lionel Messi might be ready to make a special decision.

Lionel Messi could play in the Kings League?

Believe it or not, the door is not closed. That’s at least according to one of his best friends, Sergio Kun Aguero. During many interviews around the Kings League, Aguero has said that anything is possible regarding Lionel Messi and his presence at the tournament with Kun’s team: Kunisports.

“Obviously, it’s not easy. In the end, all depends of the situations and circumstances of him (Messi). How is he gonna be at the end of the season. Obviously, Leo (Messi) and anyone have the doors open to play in Kunisports. You never know. It would be very nice.”

Sergio Kun Aguero even said he’s ready to give up his place as a player in the roster to allow Lionel Messi’s appearance in the Kings League. “We have to see, because as 12th player, one of us would be out. He will play obviously if he’s ready and I will go to make streams. I’m also a little bit injured, so he will play.”