Netizens declare Messi the greatest athlete on American soil as he joins Inter Miami, surpasses Michael Jordan

Considered the most extraordinary football player in history, Lionel Messi has found his place in the United States. The captain of the Argentina national team has now officially joined Inter Miami, a team in Major League Soccer. The club announced this through its social media channels and an official statement on Saturday, 15 July.

On Sunday evening, the team plans to present him to their supporters at their Fort Lauderdale Stadium. There is a possibility that his first home match as part of the Messi era could be in Friday’s League Cup match against Cruz Azul.

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In an official statement, MLS Commissioner Don Garber expressed his excitement about the choice of Lionel Messi to join Inter Miami CF and Major League Soccer. He expressed his happiness that Messi’s decision is testimony to the growing momentum and passion for the league and the game of soccer in North America.

When the news was announced, people on social media declared Messi the best athlete to ever play for the United States, even better than Michael Jordan. This caused much debate and controversy among fans. Let’s have a look at them.

Can we honestly say that Lionel Messi is the most famous athlete to ever play for a team in the United States?

— Roberto Rojas (@roberorojas97) 14 July 2023

In the 90s in America, more people knew Jordan than Messi now.

Not just basketball, TV commercials for Nike, Gatorade, McDonald’s, Wheaties, Hanes brought Jordan to non-sports fans.

If it were any other country in the world, the answer would be yes.
except Brazil.

– Salvatore🌶️ (@Tutto_calcio13) 15 July 2023

Although Sal clarified that his response is irrelevant, it is answered by Jordan. The worldwide ubiquity of the Nike and Air Jordan and Jumpman brands is uncanny. As long as the appeal of the brand lasts, he will always be the most famous athlete in the history of the world

– ART MOR3LLI 💙🌋🏆 (@ArtMorelli) 15 July 2023

jordan middle, messi better 🥱

— FN11 (@IMFN11_) 15 July 2023

Which is why I am amused when Millennials try to compare these social media product athletes (like Messi, or LeBron in this case) to actual global megastars who are as far ahead of the game as Maradona or even better. Is; Michael Jordan is the most famous and recognizable athlete of all time.

— RR (@KenganAshuraOT) 14 July 2023

She goat

— Ayodeji (@Dejislococus) 15 July 2023

What are your thoughts on this? Do you believe Messi is the greatest player to ever play for the United States, or do you have someone else in mind for that title? Maybe, Tiger Woods!