🚨 FULL REACTION 🚨 Lionel Messi is set to join Inter Miami CF in the MLS 😱 | ESPN FC 

Messi gave a solid and honest reason why he chose not to go back to Barcelona... He didn't want players taking pay cuts and staff losing their jobs because of him and Barcelona scapegoating their finances mess on him! All the best GOAT

As a Culé living in Houston, while I am kind of disappointed he is not returning to Barca, I am ecstatic that I will have the opportunity to see this man play in person.

He’s taking his talents to South Beach!

ESPN can't find commentators that speak North American English? This is pathetic.

The Don Johnson comment was awesome Shaka. I was thinking the same thing.

End of an era 🥺

Craig? Shaka? What happened? I was expecting your whole spiel of "ITS HUGELY DISSAPOINTING BUT NOT SURPRISING+WHAT YOU COME TO EXPECT FROM A GUY TURINING 35?+HE IS ENDING UP IN A BACKWATER OF WORLD FOOTBALL? + HE WOULD NOT CUT HIS LOSSES AND GO TO ANOTHER EUROPERAN CLUB? + HE CAN GO THERE AND NO ONE WILL CARE IF HE SCORES A HAT TRICK EVERY GAME 4 TIMES A WEEK? + WHATEVER HE DOES WONT RESINATE? ETC ETC ETC. I expected more from you MR Negative instead of backtracking.! LOL. Either way, respect to Messi and Ronaldo for giving us the best years of football ever imaginable even though it's not the ending I think we all wanted for them. Go and find Happiness. Just pointing out the double bias responses from these clowns.

I just feel that Messi has done enough for Barcelona, let him go to Miami. We love him and wish him all the best. He will always have our support as Barca fans.

Reminds me of when Pele came to the NASL. He packed every stadium in North America he played in. It was a great time for soccer in the USA. I’m sure Messi will have the same effect.

Greatest historic achievement in American sport, and very important for the future of football in MLS, congratulations Inter Miami

There is no need to be upset, he already completed football, and glad we witnessed him, he can go wherever he wants now.

Messi deserves to finish out his career in anyway he chooses 🇦🇷🙌

Im actually happy about this. As an American it’s exciting to see what he can do here. He’s done everything there is to do in football, he doesn’t have to prove anything to anyone. Frank he was unhappy in Paris because the fans were booing him. Im not sure what’s hard to understand about that.

Messi gave us so many pure memories at the top level, and he’s personally been my goat since about 2010-2011 and that was off of me just using the eye test to realise he is the best footballer I’ve ever seen. I’m sure in this inter miami deal he has some form of equity so I hope he enjoys Miami the sun and his money, also he’s not too far from Argentina now.

Neymar said once that he was thinking about going to the MLS when thinking about retiring. So maybe we'll see them together again

What's not to understand about why he didn't like his time in Paris, the fans are toxic and ungrateful.

The Twitter account of Inter Miami jumped from one million followers to three million followers just two hours after the announcement of Messi going to Miami.

As an American, living in Houston, I’m stoked!!! I’m a Madrista, but any football fan admires Messi’s career. I can’t wait to go watch him in person!!!

I’m definetly not mad about it! He’ll be in the US for the Copa America 2024 and hopefully for the 2026 North America World Cup. 🇦🇷🏆

Messi is class on and off the pitch.

psg was not looking at Messi as the best player in the world, and the best player in the club, they were doing everything to please Mbape, they were afraid that they will offend Mbape, and maybe he will leave the club, they even put Messi to play behind in a position that he never played, and again Messi scored 20 goals and he provided 20 assists.

Inter Miami really needs this right now. They need a boost to became the team they should be in MLS.

MESSI has Completed the FOOTBALL, And now he is enjoying his Life in US, So Amazing 😍💯👑

This is what I always wanted as a Messi n Barca fan,cause Messi always wanted to play at Inter Miami n I' happy that he's gone when he's still at a good level n can be effective

Miami is way closer to Argentina than the UAE - so his family and himself can go to Argentina for the weekend. Its a smart move.

Everyone expected Lionel Messi was gonna return to Barcelona but in terms of the financial climate of the football club, I think it was a move that would be risky for him and for both parties. Lionel Messi left Barcelona in an unexpected way 2 summers ago, because the club found it difficult to register his new contract and while he accepted a small pay cut it wasn't enough for him to return to the team. He's been linked with a return to Barcelona in recent months and if he goes back same situation, it'll be about the money he'll get paid even if he takes another salary cut, and they might find it difficult to even register him because many players have to reduce their wages so that one player gets registered in the team and for Lionel Messi going to Inter Miami was a better move because the only thing they'll pay him is wages and besides he's won everything there is to win in football and capped his stellar career with a World Cup so he has nothing left to prove, he can chill in the USA before his career comes to a close.

If France won the world cup PSG fans would act differently towards Messi

At first I was like no no no But when I hear him and his reasons I was like what a brilliant man he is and how much pressure was on him that made him not going back to his favorite club All mixed feeling

Incredible that the greatest player of all time and arguably greatest athlete / celebrity in history is going to be playing in the MLS. I live in Boston but i’m getting tickets to Miami as soon as I can get them. I just hope Messi settles into Miami and people treat him and his family with respect. He is an exceptional human being we are lucky to witness him ❤

I think Messi is genuinely tired of all the drama and stuff etc. He’s done everything in football, and he doesn’t want people to think he is in it for the money, or he would’ve went to Saudi. He is growing the sport, and knowing a lot of stars are going to Saudi, Ronaldo and Co, he’d like to bring more exposure to MLS.

Might be the first time In MLS history where every game is fully packed

Just realized that Messi will finally be able to enjoy argentinian summers for the first time since he was a kid. MLS has a winter break, not a summer break. And argentine summers are in our winters. :)

As a Juve fan, loving how the word Inter will now be for Miami.

Pele joined the New York Cosmos at 34. So this isn’t that outlandish. I still think Messi could’ve played in Europe for 2 more years though.

One thing's that not gonna change is "wherever he go , we'll go with him.

What biased twaddle, CR7 leaves at 37 for Saudi -He's finished - he is chasing the money. Messi leaves Europe at 34 after 2 failed seasons at PSG-What a Saint for turning down Saudi(FYI - he is already an ambassador for them), also he sweetened the deal with the Apple/Addidas pieces of pie - A stake in the Club/Future Club, this is exactly what Beckham did as a long term investment and it is paid out quite well. Barca - More than just a club - yeah right - Messi gave them the 2 finger salute, yeah maybe he'l play therefor a few months aswell as part of the deal -lol. Pele moved to US, Beckham did, now Messi - Bluds think US Soccer is going to improve and mass prime migration of elite footballers from Europe will follow. Haha

Are these the same guys who wanted to kill Ronaldo for leaving Europe at 38? 😂😂😂

All Miami need to do is bring in DePaul and Luis Suarez to help him out.

Tickets for Inter Miami games just hit the roof

I have to admit, I thought he sold his soul for that Saudi blood money. This is a welcome surprise. I like MLS and this is huge for the league.

As a Barca and Messi Fan, I think he did the right choice

Messi will also help grow football ENORMOUSLY in the states and help it BREAKTHROUGH here and probably become a top 3 Sport in the States.

No matter where you go, I just can't stop loving you, You are my finest love 🖤❤️ Messi forever Enjoy ur Football & life goat❤️🐐

"Lots going on today,there's only one place we can start...Donny Van de Beek wants out of Man Utd".....Dan's a goated host man🤣😂😂

Prices in Atlanta for the Miami game in September is way passed jacked up already. Was $40 now $400 and rising.

History created in MLS . Congrats Miami and welcome the goat. I wish him best and achieves more success in Miami

I live I ln Ohio and my fav club is arsenal but my all time fav player is Messi no doubt it’s crazy football In America is going to skyrocket !!!

I’m definitely watching mls now! That’s awesome news he should be tearing it up!

Ticket prices went CRAZY

I topd you'll, 😂😂. Messi about to be G.O.A.T immortalized Because once the Americans call it football because of messi. He becomes Football 🎉🎉🎉 Aka G.O.A.T

ESPN: Messi going to MLS(at 35) makes so much sense and it’s good for SOCCER! ESPN: Ronaldo can score a hat-trick every game and no one will care! Story of their careers. I knew this coming. They RIDICULED Ronaldo to get away from the toxic environment in Europe at THIRTY EIGHT. Messi has been great past years, but Ronaldo at his age scored 100+ goals winning every trophy in Italy and MVPs. Ronaldo going to Saudi at 38 was being laughed at but Messi leaving THREE years younger is getting comforted.

Barcelona treated their own legend very badly in the case of Pep Guardiola and Lionel Messi.. the way they going out from that club were the worst way possible for a legend exit..

This will be huge for MLS. Probably the biggest day in their history. Great for America. Young kids will be able to see the best to ever do it and hopefully it has an impact on the quality of play.

The GOAT really COMPLETED football and is now just doing side quests for his family. 🐐

I don't think there's any question that living in Miami trumps Saudi Arabia, especially for a South American/Spanish family. But maybe the biggest driver is that Copa America will be held in America next year... Messi has given this world more than enough, especially with the exclamation point that was his performance in Qatar, and while he has as much freedom to choose his next step...I'm glad he didn't follow to current herd.

You guys are just shameless.... CR7 at 38 was backlash for Saudi move but here you are today loving it for Messi at 35.

*I'm actually surprised he turned down the Saudi league offer. I don't think this decision was driven by money, but rather the lifestyle and the fact that he's going to settle in a Spanish-speaking city, in a major commercial country.*

Atleast i get to finally see him play in person now

He has done more than enough for Barca . A quarter of his achievements at our club is still anyone's dream . Barca need to move on now and build the future.

These hypocrites were laughing at Ronaldo when he went to Al Nasr now they making excuses for Messi why he joined MLS.. “ qUaLitY oF LiFe” Saudi Arabia is far far better than US in terms of quality life especially with a family. Not to mention it’s is far far safer than US. So what quality of life they mean ?

He didn't want to go to Saudi Arabia because of the money so he chose MLS because he'll get MORE MONEY

I am disappointed that he didn't go to Barca(all factors constant), nevertheless I respect his decision. As a Messi fan, I will definitely follow him wherever he goes. That means I gotta watch MLS.

Those who dislike his decision are the ones who won’t be able to watch MLS for whatever reason. Here in the states it’s the best thing to happen. We’re celebrating his arrival🐐❤️

MLS now needs CR7🐐 to go to Los Angeles to complete the league💯

I’ve always been on the side that it’s good that Barca didn’t sign Messi due to his wage, fit and stunting the young players growth but seeing him talk about Barca I hope Barca financial issues go down and he’s able to play his last season there and get a PROPER farewell

I'd been sure from the start that this whole Messi retuning to Barca thing was just a political stunt by Joan Laporta. He let go of Messi and was criticized for it. So, he wanted to look as if he tried his best to bring Messi back. Bartomeu did the same for Neymar coming back to Barca. I'm actually glad that Messi isn't returning to Barca. The first team has moved on from Messi. Barca shouldn't look back but forward.

I just glanced at the MLS table, he is gonna join the team in last place. It's gonna be fun in a few months, whenever people post: Before Messi **Last Place** vs After Messi **Something better than last Place but still middle of the Table**💀

Tickets for a red bull game are now $500 which is ridiculous

when cr7 went to Saudi the same pundits said this is not how you end your career and no one is gonna notice what he does there but now at 35 messi is going to mls with bang average 2 seasons with star packed psg and this makes sense to everybody. imagine how many saudi people(women especially) are inspired by the greatness of ronaldo but they never mentioned this but now every americans will be blessed by the media man. level of biasedness

Thank you GOAT for your amazing career. Happy retirement in the MLS

Surely "I have made the decision that I am going to Miami" was supposed to be "I'm gonna take my talents to South Beach."

Craig Burley speaking up for the working class is the right thing to do.

USA WELCOMES YOU MESSI WITH LOVE AND OPEN ARMS!! OUR HOME IS YOUR HOME. ALL AMERICANS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD ARE HONORED TO HAVE YOU HERE CAMPEON DEL MUNDO!!! LFG!!! ❤️🤍💙

I wanted to see Leo at Barca for one more year with that kind of security in the backline which he didnt have for a long time when he was there before psg. But I am happy for him and his family and myself💪💪Will be easier to fulfill my dream of seeing what alien looks like in Real Life. Welcome to USA.

I like how Craig Burley said they're going to be ripping people off with raising the ticket prices as much as they are. I know it's business but that's crazy to have tickets go from $70 on average to over $600

Lol that Donny van der Beek joke is funny 😂

I am excited to hear him speak english for the first time. He has been studying it for couple of years now.

Double standards😂. I remember when Ronaldo was linked to Saudi.. they bashed him . However Messi goes to a lower ranked league.. without a relegation zone.. somehow it's the most exciting thing.. Pathetic 💀😂

He’s the greatest of all time, he’s won everything and has the most incredible records in Europe. I’m very glad he can enjoy himself now, but playing for Miami will certainly be a massive challenge considering where they are in the table.

Quality of life? In Florida any eighteen yearold can wear a hand gun concealed and he doesn't have to be screened for mental health. Any criminal can own a gun. How can Messi not think about this when regarding his family?

May God grant Messi good success.

"Quality Of Life" is far far better and safe in Saudi Arabia than Miami or any other place in the world except UAE.

Ronaldo at the same age was playing at a high level...years later Ronaldo joined the best league in the world. He failed with PSG and now calls it quits. It's pathetic.

Turning down billions of dollars to choose MLS 😂😂😂😂😂😂 ... Hilarious... They are ready to give him a share of the US federal Budget if he asks for it yet Saudi are the ones being ridiculous with their money... Both parties have the same intentions

The way PSG treated him after the French were beaten by Argentina Says everything about the club

Anyways Hilal is number 1 🎉

Messi is a unique player who is different from the others

Pessi from the farmers league to the retirement league 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

Hats off (again) to Messi who must have made this choice for purely footballing reasons and not going to the Saudi Pro League just to get richer. I am mystified he didn’t choose to go back to Barca, is that loan arrangement they talked about, still possible somehow?

Messi turned down 1Billion? 😳 Mind blown🤯

This is Messi decisions to join Miami sports club and to all of Messi fans be happy for him good luck Messi and have a blessed day to all of you ♥️🙏🙏🕊️🕊️

I feel bad for those Messi fans making fun of Ronaldo for joining Saudi leauge but Messi joined a team worse than al nassr. Cry more .

Bodied pessidogs😂

Laporta and the board lied to us, the fans, since the election!! He needs to be sacked immediately!! 'Mes Que Un Club' means nothing anymore! Dear FC Barcelona: start acting like a big European club!!

Look at all these videos and comments supporting Messi but when Ronaldo joined Saudi Arabia he faced criticism..

21 goals, 20 assists in 41 games and fans unhappy. I guess they really blv they're a farmers league

At pessi's age Ronaldo was winning trophies in one of the top 3 league in the world serie a😂😂😂

Ronaldo 38y to saudi was bad but not this?

Pepsi running away from Ronaldo 😂😂😂😂 Suiiiiiiii

I hope he perfects his English before retirement to come to different shows and analyze football.