Lionel Messi Achieved a historic milestone and became the number one athlete in the United States, surpassing such as Michael Jordan, Tiger Woodsand LeBron James . The Inter Miami star was named the most famous athlete in a poll conducted by the SSRS organization.
The Argentinian World Cup winner joined Inter Miami on a two-and-a-half-year deal last season, giving football across the United States a huge boost.his presence intensified David Beckham The prospect of the team winning the MLS Championship. Messi made an impressive debut in MLS last season, scoring 11 goals in his first 14 games.
These statistics brought the player’s performance to an all-time high in the United States, where he was named America’s favorite professional athlete. He became the first footballer to top the list since its inception in 1994. The poll was conducted among the U.S. sports-loving public by the Social Science Research Solutions Group. The former Barcelona star is also more popular than NBA legend Michael Jordan, who held the top spot from 1995 to 2006.
Lionel Messi is the eighth athlete to top this coveted list.In addition to Michael Jordan, the 36-year-old has surpassed golf icon Tiger Woods, NFL personalities Peyton Manning and tom bradyand NBA superstar LeBron James, Stephen Curryand Kobe Bryant.
Lionel Messi will lead Argentina in two international friendlies in the United States in March 2024
Lionel Messi is expected to lead Argentina in two friendlies in the United States in March. The Inter Miami star is likely to captain the national team for two games, which will help them prepare for the upcoming Copa America in the United States.
The reigning world champions will face El Salvador at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on March 22 before traveling to Los Angeles to face Nigeria at Memorial Coliseum on March 26. The Argentine star may have to miss Inter Miami’s match against the New York Red Bulls on March 23 at RB Arena for Argentina.
Additionally, he will return to the Herons on March 30 against New York City FC. He was criticized for not playing for Inter Miami’s friends in Hong Kong before a decision was made regarding his participation in the upcoming tournament.