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Lionel Messi Set to Make Historic Move to Inter Miami

It’ll be the first time the world’s greatest soccer star has played for an American team.

Lionel Messi is set to join Inter Miami following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports Wednesday. The Argentine soccer legend—widely considered to be the greatest ever to play the sport—turned down a bigger money deal to go to Saudi Arabian team Al-Hilal, Spanish soccer journalist Guillem Balagué reports. If Messi does join the MLS, it’ll be the first time in his senior career that he’s played for a team outside Europe. The 35-year-old, who led Argentina to glory at the 2022 World Cup, was reportedly tempted to move to Miami by the lifestyle and a deal with brands outside the sport. Barcelona fans had hoped Messi would make a romantic return to their club following his departure from Spain in 2021.