MLS might not be on the level of Europe's top leagues, but global superstar Lionel Messi said he believes it isn't far behind.
In his first media interview Thursday since joining Inter Miami CF in July as a free agent, the World Cup winner with Argentina said MLS is poised to reach the level of competition on the other side of the Atlantic.
"I think it has every opportunity to do so," Messi told ESPN's Luis Miguel Echegaray. "That growth depends a lot on the league. It's an ideal moment to grow. There are important competitions upcoming that will be played in this country [2024 Copa America, 2026 FIFA World Cup].