Ibrahimovic believes that after he left MLS, it was not until Messi joined Inter Miami that Americans began to watch football again.
Ibrahimovic shared about Messi

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Messi did not take long to shine in the Inter Miami shirt. The Argentine striker carried the previously exhausted Inter Miami to the first championship in history. Unfortunately, the Florida state representative could not make it to the MLS play-offs and missed out on the U.S. Open Cup championship.

Messi’s appeal does not stop within Miami. On the contrary, fans across America are more interested in football, especially Inter Miami’s matches. Skyrocketing ticket prices during Inter Miami matches prove Messi’s appeal.

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Messi created a fever in America

It is undeniable that Messi has created a boost for MLS as well as American football. In the past, not many players created a big effect like Messi did. Ibrahimovic even confidently believes that it is Messi who attracts Americans to watch football after Zlatan leaves.

Specifically, Ibrahimovic said: “I’m happy for American sports fans. Now they’re starting to watch football again. Since I left the United States, American people only watch baseball.”

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Worth mentioning, before leaving the US to return to AC Milan, Ibrahimovic arrogantly shared on Twitter: “You want Zlatan, Zlatan has come to you. No need to thank me, I will continue to act.” program. You guys should go back to watching baseball.”

In the past, Ibrahimovic played for LA Galaxy in the period 2018-2019. In the shirt representing the West, the former Swedish striker scored 52 goals in 56 matches but could not help LA Galaxy win the MLS championship.