- Argentine endured testing spell in France
- Decided to chase American dream in 2023
- Loving life in the South Beach sunshine
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Argentine icon spent two seasons with Paris Saint-Germain, after bringing an iconic spell at Barcelona to a close, but struggled to settle in France with his young family. The decision was made in 2023 to go chasing the American dream with Inter Miami.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Messi is back to his mercurial best in MLS, as he sparks MVP talk in 2024, and appears to have found the perfect surroundings on professional and personal fronts. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has plenty of friends around him – such as Luiz Suarez and Jordi Alba – while living life in the South Beach sunshine.
THE GOSSIP
Messi and his partner Antonela Roccuzzo have hit the town in Miami on a regular basis since moving to the States, with greater freedom being embraced. They have dressed up for another day out, with Antonela adding a splash of colour to proceedings while her husband hides behind sunglasses.
WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI?
The Messi clan are making the most of their time together, as a busy schedule in MLS often delivers long journeys out on the road. That will be the case for Inter Miami again this weekend as they prepare for a meeting with the Vancouver Whitecaps on Canadian soil.
