Historic seems to be the perfect word to describe the arrival of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami. For many, it might have looked like just another MLS newcomer signing one of the greatest players of all time . But the truth is, the Argentine represented far more than simply bolstering the attack or elevating the league’s prestige. His move was about getting involved with the team beyond the pitch. That involvement was the driving force behind the club’s short-term domestic success — winning their first trophies and attracting other big names. And it’s safe to say the gamble paid off so well that it has now inspired rivals LAFC to offer a similar status to their own recently acquired superstar, Son Heung-Min.

Consider this: after Messi arrived in the summer of 2023, Inter

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