During a press conference on Thursday afternoon, Lionel Messi, the forward for Inter Miami, admitted that he had no desire to join Paris Saint-Germain and depart from FC Barcelona in 2021. Additionally, he expressed indifference towards winning the upcoming Ballon d’Or.
Messi’s second stint in Catalonia turned down when deciding to cross the Atlantic for a new challenge in MLS in June.
He has started off his new team’s roaring start in Florida, scoring nine goals and making six appearances in the final Cup Leagues, playing against Nashville on Saturday night.
The Messi family, who confessed to switching allegiances since their first formal appearance in the media, are clearly enjoying their new life in the United States, where they own the Mas Jorge and Beckham David franchises.
“Messi explained that we arrived in Miami a month and a half ago, settling in and still finishing up as we are getting quotes from TyC Sports in his homeland, Argentina.”
On the road, the individuals I encounter or the supporters, and the organization since we arrived, both made it exceedingly effortless. This location persuaded us to visit and it was exceptionally simple to select [Miami], but we still lack the residence in which we will reside.
“It was a complex journey from Barcelona to Paris. We believed it would be simpler, but there is not much remaining [to do]. Before long, the children will begin attending school. One can effortlessly and peacefully experience the day, and the city is truly magnificent.”
Messi admitted, “In June, he left as a free agent and joined his former club PSG before stabbing them in the back,” where we are now is the place we want to be. Living in this country has always been something that crossed my mind, and I am happy to be enjoying this new stage.
I am grateful to God for the addition of 10 numbers, but it is the opposite of what is currently happening to me. I did not want to leave Barcelona, nor did I desire or plan to go to Paris.
That Messi didn’t wish to flee his boyhood club of over 20 years was evident in a tearful farewell press conference at the Nou Camp auditorium in the summer of 2021.
Although Laporta, the president of Catalans, intended to extend Messi’s contract, he ultimately fell short of securing the greatest player ever due to the financial problems of navigating Play Fair Financial (FFP) limits. He promised that joining PSG would pave the way for Messi to overcome these obstacles and join the club for free in the spring, as he had promised during the election campaign.
When Messi announced his move to Inter Miami to the Catalan media, he mentioned that he didn’t want to wait for FFP, which had caused difficulties for the Blaugrana in the past, to get their affairs in order.
According to Karim Benzema, who was once a rival of Real Madrid, he expressed complete indifference towards reclaiming the prize. This prize is awarded by France Football on an annual basis to the player who is regarded as the top footballer in the world.
At a team level, the combined ones are the most significant accolades for me because I never attached significance to them. On a personal level, the Ballon d’Or is one of the most exquisite awards throughout my professional journey. I have expressed this sentiment on numerous occasions.
“I was lucky to have achieved everything. After succeeding in the World Cup, I don’t contemplate on that recognition,” Messi objected.