Since Lionel Messi's arrival, the ripple effects have stretched far beyond Inter Miami, reshaping perceptions of MLS and the place of soccer in a country traditionally dominated by other sports.

Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff were among the many celebrities to attend Lionel Messi's Mumbai event. Kareena Kapoor and Sachin Tendulkar were also at the stadium where the event took place.

A short clip from a recent Major League Soccer (MLS) match has fans buzzing. Lionel Messi was heard speaking English during a light exchange with a referee. The moment, recorded through the league’s referee body camera system and shared by popular football page 433 on X (formerly known as Twitter),

Lionel Messi is the best player at Inter Miami and led the team's first ever MLS Cup Final appearance.