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Gerard Pique reveals what Lionel Messi thought about MLS at Barcelona

With Lionel Messi revolutionizing MLS since he joined Inter Miami, former Barcelona teammate Gerard Pique made an interesting revelation.

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In only a few days as Inter Miami player, Lionel Messi is already making a revolution in Major League Soccer. The Argentine superstar got off to a fantastic start in the Leagues Cup, but he’s also enjoying life off the field.

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At 36, this is what Leo was looking for after two difficult years in Paris. Now, Messi fins himself in a place where he’s beloved, with teammates who look up to him and fans who fill in seats to watch him play.

It is a new experience in his life, different from any other league he has played in. However, it looks like this idea had been in his mind for a while, or at least that’s what Gerard Pique suggests.

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Pique reveals Messi thought for a long time about MLS move

ā€œYears ago in the dressing room, he already mentioned the fact that when he stopped competing in Europe his idea was to go to the United States,ā€ Pique told Argentine outlet Ole.

ā€œEven more to a market like Miami where I think he’s very comfortable. In two games he already showed it will be a league he’s going to enjoy a lot. Busi (Busquets) has also gone there, Jordi Alba… they’re going to have a good time.ā€

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Messi finally got what he wanted, which is to try a new experience in a league that hopes to build on his figure to continue growing. With the 7x Ballon d’Or winner on board, MLS is getting unprecedented levels of attention.

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