Why Lionel Messi Snubbed Saudi Arabia-Barcelona, Reveals Inter Miami Co-owner

Producer: Amrit Santlan i

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas has explained why Lionel Messi joined the MLS club, snubbing ‘endless money’

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Messi had the chance to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal with Barcelona also interested but he joined Inter Miami

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Jorge Mas in a recent interview explained that he tried to convince Messi by offering him a chance to ‘change the sport’

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Inter Miami couldn’t compete with Saudi Arabia’s ‘endless money’ but in MLS Messi can change the sport said Jorge Mas

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“We have high expectations, but mine, so far, in this very short time period of interacting with him, I’ve been blown away,” said Mas.

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Messi meanwhile has started life at Inter Miami in stunning fashion having scored five goals in 3 matches so far

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The Argentine World Cup winner has won 3 man of the match awards helping Inter Miami win all three matches

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Messi’s Inter Miami are next in action on Sunday (Monday morning in India) against FC Dallas

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