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Lionel Messi Won’t Make Major League Soccer an Elite League (and That’s OK)

JUST LET IT BE FUN

Inter Miami’s new superstar arrived with a splash, but MLS is still a niche in America.

Corbin Smith
Corbin Smith
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Photo of Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi celebrating after scoring a goal.
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