Lionel Messi to play with Antoine Griezmann in MLS? Here's what Argentina legend's ex-Barcelona teammate has to say

Lionel Messi's move to play for David Beckham's Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer (MLS) marks a new era for the game of football in the US. Messi's former Barcelona teammate and 2018 FIFA World Cup winner with France, Antoine Griezmann, has now hinted at the possibility of joining the MLS and fulfilling his dream of playing in America alongside the Argentine superstar, according to reports.

Griezmann has claimed that playing soccer in the US is a "dream of mine".

Griezmann spent two seasons with Messi at Camp Nou following his £107 million transfer from Atletico Madrid. The French striker eventually left Barcelona in 2021, just like Messi. While Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on a free transfer, Griezmann initially returned to Atletico Madrid on loan before signing a long-term contract that will keep him at the club until 2026.


After spending two seasons at PSG, Messi recently joined David Beckham's MLS team — Inter Miami — following the expiration of his contract. Now, after Messi's move, Griezmann expressed his desire to follow suit and play in the MLS someday.

Messi, in a recent interview, disclosed his decision to join Inter Miami, rejecting a world-record contract offer from Al-Hilal and a potential return to Barcelona. He stated that he had achieved everything in football and that individual honors were no longer important to him. Messi also revealed that he does not plan to participate in Argentina's World Cup defense in 2026.

Inter Miami currently lacks a permanent head coach after Phil Neville, former Manchester United teammate of David Beckham, was relieved of his duties. Beckham acknowledged Neville's contributions to the club's culture but believed that a change was necessary. Neville expressed gratitude to the club's ownership group, players, staff, and fans, wishing Inter Miami CF success in the future.

The news of Griezmann's wish to join Messi in the MLS has sparked excitement among fans, as they await the possibility of witnessing their reunion on American soil.

FAQs

Q1. Since how long do Antoine Griezmann and Lionel Messi know each other?
A1. As per reports and official notes, the two know each other since 2014 when they first started playing for France and Argentina at the FIFA World Cup, Brazil.

Q2. Where is Antoine Griezmann from?
A2. He was born in Mâcon, Saône-et-Loire, France.