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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi admits he moved to ‘a lesser league’ in MLS but promises 'maximum' commitment ahead of Argentina’s Copa America defense

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In an interview with <a href="https://www.starplus.com/" target="_blank">StarPlus.com</a>, the Argentine spoke about his future with the national team, while admitting that his playing level could be effected by the MLS schedule and the caliber of the competition. At age 36, though, he feels he the opportunity best suits both he and his family.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Argentine has taken MLS by storm since arriving to the league in July, winning the inaugural Leagues Cup and the Golden Boot of the tournament. Despite MLS not being on the level of Barcelona or PSG, it's still a league that has top talent and is growing with the world's game. Top exports are being shipped off to Europe while the league's Apple TV deal sheds visibility on all the team's competing in it. Now, however, he promises to still play at a high level for his country ahead of the 2024 Copa America.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The mercurial Argentine said: "I said it several times and it is a reality: I will always try to compete to the maximum and I am the first to know when I can be there and when I can't. I am also aware that I went to a lesser league, but a lot happens because of the personal and the way one faces it and competes. As long as I feel that I'm fine and I can continue contributing, I'm going to do it [represent the national team]."

WHAT MESSI SAID

The Argentine star won't take the pitch for Inter Miami again in 2023. Currently in offseason mode, the Herons are not set to return until the new year, with their first match of 2024 being a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/lionel-messi-inter-miami-mls-el-salvador-national-team/blt179b141f73569d37" target="_blank">friendly against the El Salvador national team.</a>

WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI?

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi admits he moved to ‘a lesser league’ in MLS but promises 'maximum' commitment ahead of Argentina’s Copa America defense | Goal.com

Lionel Messi has admitted in an interview that MLS is a &quot;lesser&quot; league than that of Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain or La Liga with Barcelona.

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi admits he moved to ‘a lesser league’ in MLS but promises &apos;maximum&apos; commitment ahead of Argentina’s Copa America defense