Messi reveals why he chose Inter Miami over Barcelona

Lionel Messi spoke candidly about how his move to Inter Miami came about over a return to Barcelona.

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[Flowingriver]

He took care of Barca players even while not joining Barcelona. A hero a legend. The best. Messi!!!

[bdiggly]

He chose Inter Miami because he didn't want his old Barcelona teammates to have to take pay cuts because of him. True selfless GOAT

[ZaxxGaming]

Messi so humble, honest and generous person. Thinking about his ex-club players. A true hero❤

[angeli]

I feel for Messi. He obviously wanted to return but knowing it would affect other players, he won't. And still, people are criticizing him for not "waiting" for barcelona and joining another club. He's a selfless man above anything, he wouldn't purposefully cause harm to anyone. That's why I admire Messi.

[gabriellopes]

He is practically retired now... It was an absolute privilege to watch the GOAT play! Some nights, i will never forget. The happiness this man gave me, i will never forget. The joy me and my pops had watching him play, i will never forget. Thank you, Lionel What an incredible career.

[susanpanoyan]

As a lover of messi and a New Yorker I am so happy about this. He’s going to grow the sport so much with just his presence. We need it here sadly. Maybe I’m just selfish because I’ll get to go to games now but this move excites me. He is selfless and wonderful. Which is another reason why he’s the GOAT.

[trinityz]

What a legend. He literally cares about everyone else and made a decision on that.

[infinitezero]

I am a Barcelona fan, but you did the right thing Leo. If there is a man that can make the people of the USA love football, that's you Leo. Thank you for the many moments of happiness and magic.

[Nextraker]

I’m not a big fan of messi but he has a point

[GegiZ]

He has done everything and proved himself in everything. He did all he could with Barcelona and made them great at every possible thing. Putting that pressure on him again, as he says here, would have been too much at this point. He truly deserves some chill time finally.

[leemacdonald]

The GOAT has given so much to his fans and to football in general so it's good to see him take time for himself and his family

[shabs]

Makes sense if you think about it about all the financial and mental trouble his return it would have on the club, players, himself and the media

[kaylom]

Messi had a point and he make the right decision not to return because like he said he didn't want to be the reason and accuse for another players to make paycut from their salaries.. 🐐👑⚽🙌🙌🇦🇷🙌🙌🙏❤️🙏😎✌️😎

[Barnz]

For football fans aged 18-25 who grew up on watching the epic Ronaldo vs Messi battle, the end of an era has unfortunately come. We're not gonna see either player playing in the UCL next season for the first time since 2003 😢

[superbird]

Messi is the man! Can’t wait to see him at a Toronto FC game! 🇨🇦

[hamzazayot]

even he is out of barca he still think about the players from the team... i was loving this man from 2002 and ill always do

[sayanbiswas]

"He doesn't want to Barca selling other player." As an hard core fan of Messi as well as Barca till now I fully appreciate his honesty, modesty and kindness towards other players. Till now how much he loves Barca.

[DLL]

Go Messi, stay blessed sir, from 🇺🇸🫡 Much ❤🖤💚

[ZevFei]

Agree with Messi, imagine going back to your ex club and know they sack people because of you.. that will ruined the mood. let's Barca fix their financial problem and being stable in every matches. Then Messi come back as a finisher (perfections) for the squad. that is the good way for both Messi and the Barcelona squad.

[ayushchauhan_]

When he said about the issue of reducing salaries and selling players at barca ....
So i think that's what makes this decision worth.
MessiGOAT❤.