Lionel Messi moves to MLS, Inter Miami CF

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Messi, Inter Miami, MLS deal: Debut, contract, salary, more

The soccer world was rocked on Wednesday with news that Lionel Messi, one of the greatest to ever play the game, is coming to Major League Soccer and will play for Inter Miami CF after leaving Paris Saint-Germain.

It is a historic coup for U.S. soccer's top league and a huge sign of intent: the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner (soccer's biggest individual prize) will reportedly play in MLS through 2026, when the nation jointly hosts the next World Cup with Mexico and Canada. He's joining a team in need, with Inter Miami CF dead last in the MLS table, with 15 points from their first 16 games.

Messi of course won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022, more or less "completing" the sport in terms of trophies and accomplishments -- scoring over 800 goals in professional soccer along with more than 300 assists -- and will be the anchor of one of MLS' most intriguing and star-powered clubs. At just 35 and fresh off a strong season with PSG, he'll be looking to add more accolades and accomplishments to his résumé, which includes 10 LaLiga titles and four Champions League titles with Barcelona.

Said Messi about the move, "I still don't have it agreed upon 100 percent and a few things are needed, but, well, we decided to continue my path there.

"After winning the World Cup and not being able to return to Barcelona, it was my turn to go to the league of the United States to live football in another way and to enjoy the day-to-day more. Obviously, with the same responsibility and desire to play well and do things well as always. But in a calmer way."

While details still need to be worked out as to completing his move, his decision is made and the rest is mere paperwork. Here's what we know, what we think we know, and what we don't know about Messi to MLS.

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37820900/lionel-messi-inter-miami-mls-key-info-contract-deal-debut-more

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