Bienvenido a Miami, Messi!
Apple TV has documented Inter Miami’s historic summer transfer window, which saw Lionel Messi sign with the team.
The six-episode docuseries, dubbed “Messi Meets America,” premiered for free on October 11th, and gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the Argentine’s first month in Inter Miami colors. Later episodes will be released in the coming weeks.
From his debut in the Leagues Cup to getting his first official minutes in Major League Soccer, the documentary leaves no stone unturned.
Additionally, viewers will also see interviews from teammates such as Robert Taylor and DeAndre Yedlin, talking about their experience of having Messi as the club’s captain.
The World Cup winner shocked the world when he announced his intentions to join Inter Miami in June. Since then, the club has enjoyed the limelight, selling out jerseys in record time, as well as bringing more eyes to soccer in America.
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Messi’s arrival in the States has pushed MLS into the spotlight of world football. The Argentine, is, arguably, the best player of all time, and it’s natural to see his influence on the league.
Before Messi joined, Inter Miami was struggling at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. After his integration into the squad, the Herons went on a 12-game winning streak, clinching their first title in club history in the process.
Though many will want to see Messi fight for more trophies this year, Miami won’t be in the post-season, after failing to pick up enough points to pull themselves above the playoff line.
2024, shows promise, however, with the South Florida club set to revamp its roster in an effort to win MLS Cup next year.
No matter what happens then, it’s apparent that Messi’s impact on the league will leave lasting effects.