GOAT debate must go on: Lionel Messi to take a page from Cristiano Ronaldo’s playbook with major Inter Miami contract twist

Published By: WorldSoccerTalk.com - 5 days ago

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Lionel Messi has made a massive decision that could redefine the trajectory of his career and further cement his influence on MLS.

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